Position Description

Associate Relations Manager - Hybrid
Location Newtown Square, PA
Primary Job Function Human Resources
ID** 27925
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Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of health care leaders.

At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as a point of contact between counsel and HR regarding any employment related legal matters.
  • Work with internal and external counsel to resolve complex associate relations issues.
  • Work with external counsel on responses to EEOC complaints, including drafting position statements.
  • Represent the Company at unemployment hearings, mediations and other legal proceedings.
  • Conduct and document internal investigations.
  • Manage high risk cases on a variety of topics including performance, attendance, conduct and conflict resolution.
  • Act as a point of escalation for associate complaints.
  • Provide solutions to conflicts that best protect the organization as well as the associate.
  • Work on special projects related to associate relations such as HR policy development and interpretation.
  • Act as a resource for Associate Relations Specialists, members of the Leave team and HRBPs on HR policy and employment law.
  • Respond to NAVEX issues.
  • Act as an SME for training related to policies and employment law.
  • Track trends in associate relations and provide suggestions to solve concerns.
  • Participate in escalated meeting with associates and managers to resolve conflict.


Education/ Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • 5 to 10 years employee relations experience
  • HR certification preferred.
  • Previous experience working with Legal Counsel as well as senior leaders in an organization.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Travel may be required, up to 25% of the time, depending on assigned locations.
  • Knowledge of employment law in assigned states (will vary).

NOTE:   AmeriHealth Caritas utilizes a hybrid work environment with associates working from home two days a week, and in the office three days a week. The functions of this position will be performed onsite at our offices located at 3805 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, 19073.

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