People Business Consultant, Care Delivery (Indiana)

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

The People Business Consultant works closely with a client group of providers and staff to provide strategic consulting on people programs, organization development and other People Team specific initiatives. Analyzes people related metrics, trends, and root causes to help develop solutions that balance people risks and cost management throughout the organization. Acts as a liaison for the brokerage of services between client groups and internal teams to implement corporate driven initiatives.    

 

This role will support teams/leaders within the Optum Health Midwest Region, specifically American Health Network, primarily based within Indiana and Ohio. 

 

If you are located in Indiana, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as a local point of contact for client groups within the Indianapolis, Indiana markets of Optum Health Midwest Region
• Supports the business with a deep understanding of culture, inclusion, diversity, and the drivers impacting a positive employee experience
• Measures and analyzes the effectiveness of business and people team initiatives using appropriate metrics (e.g., improved quality/effectiveness/efficiency, reduced costs)
• Drives business talent strategy and plans by applying talent acquisition, workforce planning, total rewards and inclusion and diversity practices to drive talent outcomes
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends best practices within People Team processes. Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to implement those changes
• Coordinates with various departments to include: Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Clinic Operations, Medical Management, and Analytics
• Provides HR support to wider People team across Optum Midwest Region as needed
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources
• Proficiency of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of staff
• Self-starter with a proven ability to take ownership of job responsibilities and ensure successful completion of all assigned tasks
• Ability to effectively prioritize & multi-task in high volume workload situations; meeting deadlines as assigned. Flexibility to adjust as business needs and priorities change
• Solid critical thinking skills; ability to develop alternative solutions to a posed problem/conflict; ability to plan, organize, develop, prioritize, and execute decisions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and sound judgment
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, locally; includes overnight travel on occasion
• Lives in the state of Indiana

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR certification
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources
• Experience working in Healthcare
• Experience working in care delivery, or a value-based care model
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include: the ability to manipulate Excel to utilize mathematical formulas, produce pivot tables, V-Lookups and graphs/charts, reports

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.