Full-Time

Senior HR Business Partner

Posted on 9/23/2025

Premera Blue Cross

Premera Blue Cross

1,001-5,000 employees

Health benefits plans and related services

Compensation Overview

$109k - $185.3k/yr

Lynnwood, WA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field or 4 years’ work experience
  • 8 years' experience working as an HR Business Partner or similar relevant experience in a strategic advisory or consultative HR role, including previous experience working directly with directors and C-suite staff
  • Demonstrated ability to build credibility and confidence with a wide variety of employees and leaders as a trusted advisor and confidant; ability to influence individuals at all levels of the organization
  • High level of professionalism; ability to balance urgency with patience and compassion
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; ability to analyze data, understand trends and develop recommendations for action
  • Experience driving organizational and culture change; influencing challenging personalities
Responsibilities
  • Foster a strong consultative relationship with assigned divisions, serving as the primary HR point of contact and trusted advisor for employees at all levels of the organization
  • Develop and implement strategies to help the business achieve its goals and people strategies. Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to identify the root causes of opportunities or challenges the business is facing. Create and execute HR plans and solutions that address these needs, ensuring they align with Premera’s objectives and HR program goals
  • Support assigned division with change management and employee engagement efforts
  • Provide input to HR on the design and implementation of HR programs, initiatives, and policies. Facilitate the introduction of these programs and policies to the business and its leaders
  • Leverage data and subject matter experts to support divisional needs and influence people related decisions
  • Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and employment laws; identify risks and engage appropriate HR partners to address those issues
  • Ensure compliance and consistency with Company and HR related policies

Premera Blue Cross is a regional health plan based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, serving more than 2.8 million people in Alaska and Washington. It provides comprehensive health benefits and a wide range of related services, including health, life, vision, dental, stop-loss, disability, and workforce wellness offerings. Its products are delivered through employer groups, individuals, and other customers, with a focus on tailored services, quality outcomes, and cost control to make healthcare work better for customers. Premera differentiates itself by operating as an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in its Pacific Northwest footprint, offering a broad benefits portfolio and services such as language assistance and accessible support to meet civil rights and customer needs. The company’s goal is to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare easier to access, understand, and manage, while maintaining affordable, quality care.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Founded

1933

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  • Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle joined board in September 2024 for innovation.
  • UAA partnership expands social worker pipeline since 2022 investment.

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  • MultiCare termination forces member provider switches to competitors.
  • 30% Matchmaker lists fail to secure appointments due to shortages.
  • UAA investments yield no clinician supply increases by 2026.

What makes Premera Blue Cross unique

  • Matchmaker for Behavioral Health launched in 2023 curates in-network providers.
  • $1.4 million UW Medicine grant integrates care in three Black community clinics.
  • 22% behavioral health network expansion adds over 1,000 clinicians since 2021.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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Feb 27th, 2025
Premera's mental health matchmaker service grows

Premera Blue Cross, which is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, launched its matchmaker for behavioral health program in 2023 to reduce barriers for people experiencing mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders.

PR Newswire
Sep 16th, 2024
Premera Appoints Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle to Board of Directors

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Premera today announced Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle has joined its Board of Directors.

Free Press Publishing
May 13th, 2024
Premera plans to drop MultiCare

MEDICAL LAKE - Premera Blue Cross has announced the potential termination of its coverage agreement with MultiCare, a prominent healthcare provider in Washington State.

Mountlake Terrace
May 3rd, 2024
Premera hires Dr. Romilla Batra as new chief medical officer

Premera hires dr. Romilla Batra as new chief medical officer.

PR Newswire
Jan 30th, 2024
Premera Blue Cross, Uw Medicine Collaborate On Behavioral Health Integration For Black Communities

Grant helps three clinics in western Washington implement evidence-based Collaborative CareMOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross, a health plan in the Pacific Northwest, today announced the company's efforts with the AIMS Center at the University of Washington School of Medicine to improve mental health outcomes for Black and African American communities. Through a $1.4 million investment, three clinics in western Washington will receive funds to implement Collaborative Care, a specific model of integrated care developed at UW Medicine to treat common conditions like depression and anxiety.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Black adults had equal or higher rates of depression as white adults, yet studies show only 25 percent of Black Americans seek mental health care, compared to 40 percent of white Americans. Through Collaborative Care, patients can receive care for their mental health in the same setting they are treated for their physical health. This can help break down barriers to seeking care and reduce disparities in mental health outcomes.The clinics selected to receive funds are in areas of western Washington where a higher proportion of Black and African American people live. They include:Northwest Medical Specialties in TacomaNorthwest Medical Specialties in Federal WayHopeCentral pediatrics clinic in south Seattle"It can be difficult for anyone to find an available mental health provider, but we know there are additional, long-standing barriers Black and African American communities face when seeking care," said Kitti Cramer, executive vice president at Premera Blue Cross

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