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Employee Relations Specialist, Hybrid

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026
Resp & Qualifications

This role is a Hybrid position with 10-24 days per quarter in our Baltimore City, Columbia, MD or Washington DC office.

Purpose

The Employee Relations Specialist partners with employees, managers and Human Resources Business Partners to investigate and bring resolution to employee relations issues that provide fair and consistent treatment to all employees, and in a manner consistent with the company's policies, procedures, and state and federal law.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts basic/moderately complex HR investigations, including intake processes, investigation planning and interviews, recommendation and determination, and reporting/insights analysis. Communicates and updates status of investigations to relevant managers and HRBPs. Collects and maintains evidence, including testimonial and documentary evidence, for use in drawing investigative conclusions. Draft summary reports detailing findings resulting from investigations for review with senior staff.
  • Provides counsel and advice to managers and HRBPs regarding employee relations issues, submits recommendations on addressing employee relations matters and assists with taking steps in response. Analyzes employee relations and other data trends to address and mitigate risk and support and reinforce company culture. Advises employees and management on the interpretation of policies, procedures and values of the organization.
  • Maintains knowledge of current and emerging laws and regulations, and periodically reviews and updates applicable standards, trends and issues affecting the company work environment and policies.
  • Partner with senior with staff on the development of training for managers, employees, and HRBPs.

Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 3 years' experience addressing and resolving employee relations concerns, performance management and workplace investigations.

Salary Range: $70,400 - $114,400

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Associate Relations

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

Physical Demands

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

Salary : $70,400 - $114,400

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