Your Work 

In this role, you will: 

• Partner to execute short- and long-range strategic plans for effective development, engagement and utilization of human resources 

• Partner to execute practices, processes and programs that enable the company’s talent strategy 

• Partner to execute the organization's training and development strategy so that the skills, capabilities and performance of employees meet the organization's current and future needs 

• Partner to execute all training and development activities in an efficient, and cost-effective manner 

• Support end-to-end program management for leadership development programs, including vendor managed programs.  This includes but is not limited to: identifying learning needs; contributing to program strategies; developing learning content informed by internal and external research that identifies industry trends, best practices, and emerging leadership opportunities to drive our offerings and ensure we are staying relevant and timely; providing proactive stakeholder management and communication with stakeholders who sponsor, facilitate, and/or participate in learning programs (this includes anticipating, planning, and calendaring key preparation meetings); implementing programs and coordinating in-person and virtual event logistics (may require travel to alternate office locations (e.g. Oakland, Long Beach)); evaluating program outcomes. 
• Support team event administration and coordination (on as needed basis)

Your Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
• Requires at least 5 years of prior relevant experience 
• Requires strong project management skills, with the ability to manage details, manage up and forecast risks and develop plans to minimize them 
• Requires self-direction to make progress with limited information or direction; takes initiative to seek support when needed, and can be agile and flexible
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective verbal and non-verbal communication (clear and concise) when conveying complex information 
• Requires executive presence when presenting and navigating high-visibility delivery challenges under pressure 
• Designing and delivering executive learner experiences/programs in person and/or virtually preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel, Qualtrics, and Learning Management Systems (e.g., Absorb, Workday) preferred

About Blue Shield of California

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 Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience. 

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.

Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!  

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, 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.