HR Business Partner

All about us

You likely know us as an insurance company, but that's just a portion of what we do. Hundreds of thousands of North Dakotans trust us to provide them with personalized service and unmatched access to care. It's a mission we take seriously.

We also work with entities throughout the state to challenge the cost and complexity of health care in North Dakota. This uncompromising goal requires caring, innovative people who are ready and willing to help create a new level of health and well-being in North Dakota and beyond.

Work environment

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement based out of our Fargo, ND office. To stay connected with business leaders and team initiatives, the ideal candidate should live within driving distance of the office. We empower our employees to find a work style that works best for them. Learn more at Life at Blue | BCBSND.

Pay information

• Pay Level: 023
• FLSA Category: Exempt - Salaried
• Individual pay will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
• Opportunities for continued salary growth through a performance-based merit program.

A day in the life

As an HR Business Partner, you'll collaborate closely with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals. You'll serve as a trusted advisor and coach, providing both strategic and hands-on support in areas like workforce planning, performance management, organizational design, and employee engagement. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the business while growing your HR expertise.

Your responsibilities will include

• Partner with leaders to support talent management, including performance, separations, promotions, and role changes.
• Act as a coach and advisor to line leaders to support employee development and execute HR programs.
• Collaborate with leadership and employees to improve working relationships, build morale, and cultivate a positive culture.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Serve as a liaison between line leaders and HR to ensure services are aligned with business needs and continuously improved.
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop and implement solutions, programs, and policies.
• Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends to inform strategy.
• Manage specific HR projects and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
• Interpret and implement policies while supporting organizational growth and capacity.

What You Need to Succeed

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Bring at least 3 years of hands-on HR experience across multiple functional areas-like performance management, compensation, benefits, recruitment, and organizational design. (5+ years is even better!)
• Thrive in environments where you can coach leaders, build relationships, and influence positive change.
• Skilled in navigating organizational structure, workforce planning, and succession strategies with a strategic mindset.
• Know how to manage projects and contribute to cross-functional initiatives with confidence and clarity.
• Stay current on progressive HR practices and trends, and you're always looking for ways to improve the employee experience.
• Be comfortable using data and metrics to inform decisions and drive results.
• Hold or are working toward a PHR or SHRM-CP certification (preferred, but not required)

Equivalent combination of education, experience or training determined to be acceptable by Human Resources may be substituted, unless regulated by contract or program standards.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage accepted throughout the United States
• Employer funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Arrangements
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), PTO donation program, and paid parental leave
• Voluntary benefits including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Term/Whole Life, Cancer Care Insurance, and more.

Additional company perks

• Robust mental health offerings including an Employee Assistance Program, Learn to Live, meQ.
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities and an Educational Assistance Program.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time with a $200 donation to a charity of your choice upon completion of all volunteer hours.
• Employee recognition, community initiative events and yearly company outings.
• Workplace flexibility offering different options for working arrangements and the freedom to make time for important commitments.
• Opportunities to connect through employee committees.

Equal opportunity employment

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

For questions, please email careers@bcbsnd.com.

This job posting will be closed on 7/30/2025 at 8:00 a.m. (CT). No further applications will be considered.