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You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Optum Serve is dedicated to serving our nation's military and Veterans. We have the honor to support federal agencies in their efforts to advance the United States health care system and improve the overall health and well-being of all those who serve or have served our country. Our health services are designed to help everyone live healthier lives.

The Talent Advocate is a lifelong learner who is focused on inspiring individuals to be their best self, serving as an advocate and finding new ways to increase employee experience. Below highlights their key responsibilities:

• Establishes personal trust with employees to establish their career goals and objectives

• Researches trends within the workplace and identify best practices to increase employee engagement and satisfaction

• Builds communication channels with subject matter experts and leaders to receive regular feedback on employees’ domain knowledge and performance

• Manages all hiring processes to include: conducts initial behavioral interviews, coordinates interviews with subject matter experts, manages the selection process, and recommends compensation package

• Works with the business segment liaison (BSL) to ensure new employees receive proper welcome kit and equipment

• Oversees new employee onboarding to ensure it is completed on-time and effectively

• Monitors employees’ PTO balance and utilization

• Promotes and tracks continuous learning and growth

• Completes timesheet approvals, ensuring compliance with Optum Serve time coding standards

• Creates & delivers annual reviews, which incorporates 360 feedback from colleagues, technical leads, and leaders

• Manages both the voluntary and involuntary termination processes for employees

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:

• 2+ years of experience handling employee relations activities to include professional career development, hiring, and terminations

• 1+ years of experience working closely with technology professionals or as a technology professional

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Career Readiness Certificate

• 5+ years of experience handling employee relations activities to include professional career development, hiring, and terminations

• 3+ years of experience working closely with technology professionals or as a technology professional

• Healthcare industry experience

• Experience working with federal contracts

• Proven ability to build solid relationships and trust with a large amount of individuals

• Proven self-starter and holds self accountable to work independently with little guidance

• Proven solidly skilled communicator able to tailor their communication style to a variety of individuals

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.