Associate HR Business Partner - Contractor

The Associate HR Business Partner plays a critical role in supporting and advising leaders within our Care organization. Acting as a trusted partner, this role provides employee relations support, ensures compliance with labor laws, and collaborates with key stakeholders to develop proactive people strategies. The Associate Talent Partner works closely with Supervisors and Managers to foster an inclusive and high-performing workplace.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for key leaders within the Care organization, coaching and partnering with Supervisors and Managers on people-related matters.
• Provide employee relations support, assisting employees and leaders in resolving workplace concerns while ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices.
• Conduct timely, objective, and thorough internal investigations, maintaining accurate documentation and detailed records.
• Act as a subject matter expert on work-related issues, including performance management, workplace concerns, reasonable accommodations (ADA), wage and hour compliance, complex labor law matters, and involuntary terminations.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal partners, including Talent Management, HR Operations, Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Legal.
• Develop and implement proactive strategies, programs, and policies to enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in employee relations, HR business partnering, or a similar HR role.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting employee investigations and managing workplace conflict.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The United States new hire base salary target ranges for this full-time position are:
Zone A: $63,670 - $82,770 + equity + benefits  Zone B: $70,037 - $91,047 + equity + benefits  Zone C: $76,404 - $99,324 + equity + benefits  Zone D: $82,771 - $107,601 + equity + benefits  
This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for candidates based on their respective Zone. Below is additional information on Included Health's commitment to maintaining transparent and equitable compensation practices across our distinct geographic zones.
Starting base salary for the successful candidate will depend on several job-related factors, unique to each candidate, which may include, but not limited to, education; training; skill set; years and depth of experience; certifications and licensure; business needs; internal peer equity; organizational considerations; and alignment with geographic and market data. Compensation structures and ranges are tailored to each zone's unique market conditions to ensure that all employees receive fair and competitive compensation based on their roles and locations. Your Recruiter can share details of your geographic alignment upon inquiry.


In addition to receiving a competitive base salary, the compensation package may include, depending on the role, the following: 
Remote-first culture401(k) savings plan through FidelityComprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage through multiple medical plan options (including disability insurance)Full suite of Included Health telemedicine (e.g. behavioral health, urgent care, etc.) and health care navigation products and services offered at no cost for employees and dependents Generous Paid Time Off ("PTO") and Discretionary Time Off (“DTO") 12 weeks of 100% Paid Parental leaveFamily Building Benefit with fertility coverage and up to $25,000 for Surrogacy & Adoption financial assistanceCompassionate Leave (paid leave for employees who experience a failed pregnancy, surrogacy, adoption or fertility treatment) 11 Holidays Paid with one Floating Paid HolidayWork-From-Home reimbursement to support team collaboration and effective home office work 24 hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (“VTO”) Per Year to Volunteer with Charitable Organizations
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