Your Work

In this role, you will:

• Review all HRIS transactional process requirements on a daily/weekly and as needed basis and manages the approval or rejection process
• Understand the core HR policies and processes to make quality and timely processing decisions 
• Escalate transactional process issues and advanced issues to management for review
• Manage all incoming HR cases/calls/chats requiring significant, HR Generalist knowledge and understanding a wide variety of HR processes, policies, and technical procedures such as questions pertaining to benefits, compensation, wellness programs, and leave of absence
• Leverage other key business contacts as needed to resolve employee inquiries and related processes and deliverables (i.e., LOA, Benefits, Retirement, HR Tech, Payroll, Compensation, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Eligibility, Performance Management, Benefits, Corporate Real Estate)
• Manage cases with the utmost care, quality, and attention to detail, all while providing accurate information while enhancing the employee's experience with HR:Connect
• Consult with leadership on any possible trends or escalations and may become point of contact for reaching out to other HR Centers of Excellence
• Understand the latest changes to internal HR processes, policies, procedures which typically come in weekly and sometimes daily

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5 years related experience, including at least 2 years of Human Resources Operations or other HR experience in an HR role
• Requires broad knowledge of operational systems and practices typically gained through extensive experience and/or education
• Requires strong knowledge of HR principles, practices and regulations, with a demonstrated ability to apply them in a practical, solution-oriented manner
• Requires at least 2 years of HR-related high-volume intakes in an HR role
• Requires technical skills and experience with Microsoft office (especially Excel), HRIS and Payroll management systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated, solutions oriented, able to work independently, and values team collaboration

About Blue Shield of California and the Ascendiun Family of Companies

As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.

At Ascendiun, we believe in a brighter future for healthcare. As the parent to a family of four innovative healthcare companies, we’re reimagining what’s possible. Ascendiun is guided by the goal of transforming a dysfunctional American health care system into one worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable for everyone.

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Our Values:

• Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
• Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, and showing empathy by understanding others’ perspectives. 
• Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. 

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.