Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

Senior HR Generalist – Talent Acquisition

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers for all technology roles and additional roles assigned throughout the organization.
  • Act as candidate advocate and consultant to the hiring manager.
  • Negotiates offers by partnering with hiring manager, senior management and others as necessary.
  • Leads the proactive forming of talent pipelines for high skill/high demand positions by identifying and cultivating relationships with passive talent and acting as a brand ambassador for BCBSNE.
  • Partner with HR business partners, talent development team and company leadership to anticipate upcoming positions due to skill gaps, attrition, retirements or future talent needs.
  • Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-potential candidates, utilizing various channels such as social media, job boards, university relations, networking events, and employee referrals.
  • Provide front-line leadership support, consulting with managers and employees on complex HR matters based on the area assigned.
  • Lead or support advanced HR projects, which may include performance management, merit processes, job description development, full cycle recruitment, and organizational initiatives.
  • Manage sourcing, onboarding and offboarding processes for employees and contractors as assigned.
  • Act as an employee or candidate advocate.
  • Administer and optimize HR systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate on system enhancements for assigned areas.
  • Conduct and analyze compensation, job leveling, and pay practices, partnering with department leaders.
  • Facilitate documentation and process improvements for cross-training and operational efficiency.
  • Serve as a resource for centers of excellence, supporting specialized HR functions as needed.
  • Act as a brand ambassador both internally and externally for BCBSNE.
  • Generate and interpret reports from HR systems to inform decision-making and strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures and contribute to policy development and employee investigations as applicable.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, talent acquisition, project leadership, or related experience.
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills; ability to consult and influence at all levels.
  • Proven ability to handle complex issues and make decisions with broader organizational impact.
  • Experience with HR systems (e.g., ATS, LMS, HRIS) required.
  • The ability to meet or exceed the attendance and timeliness requirements of their departments.
  • The ability to work well in a team environment and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, departments, and customers.
Benefits
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
recruitment lifecyclesourcingscreeninginterviewingnegotiationtalent pipeline developmentperformance managementjob description developmentonboardingoffboarding
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsconsultinginfluencingproblem-solvingleadershiprelationship buildingadvocacycollaborationdecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resourcesequivalent experience