People & Culture Specialist

## People & Culture SpecialistApply: Remote: Providence, RI: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 13, 2026 (3 days left to apply): JR100455**Pay Range:**$58,700.00 - $79,300.00Please email **HR\\_Talent\\View email address on click.appcast.io** if you are a candidate seeking a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process.**At BCBSRI, our greatest resource is our people.**We come from varying backgrounds, different cultures, and unique experiences. We are hard-working, caring, and creative individuals who collaborate, support one another, and grow together. Passion, empathy, and understanding are at the forefront of everything we do—not just for our members, but for our employees as well.**We recognize that to do your best work, you have to be your best self.** It’s why we offer flexible work arrangements that include remote and hybrid opportunities and paid time off. We provide tuition reimbursement and assist with student-loan repayment. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance as well as programs that support your mental health and well-being. We pay competitively, offer bonuses and investment plans, and are committed to growing and developing our employees.**Our culture is one of belonging.** We strive to be transparent and accountable. We believe in equipping our associates with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful. No matter where you’re at in the organization, you’re an integral part of our team and your input, thoughts, and ideas are valued.**Join others who value a workplace for all.** We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique, from personal characteristics to past experiences. Our different perspectives strengthen us as an organization and help us better serve all Rhode Islanders.**We’re dedicated to serving Rhode Islanders.** Our focus extends beyond providing access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable care. To further improve the health and well-being of our fellow Rhode Islanders, we regularly roll up our sleeves and get to work (literally) in communities all across the state—building homes, working in food pantries, revitalizing community centers, and transforming outdoor spaces for children and adults. Because we believe it is our collective responsibility to uplift our fellow Rhode Islanders when and where we can, our associates receive additional paid time to volunteer.**Must reside within a commutable distance from our downtown location.** **Why this job matters:** Provides operational, administrative, and program support across the People & Culture function and other HR functions as needed. Responsible for coordinating talent and organizational development initiatives, supporting employee experience programs, assisting with HR processes, and helping execute strategic people initiatives. Responsible for assisting Chief People Officer with administrative responsibilities and acting as a liaison for ELT admin support. **What you will do:** * Provide administrative and coordination support across the People & Culture team, including calendar management, training sessions, department events, and leadership programs.* Support employee experience and lifecycle activities, including engagement initiatives, recognition programs and culture-building events.* Coordinate talent and organizational development programs by tracking participation, program effectiveness, and related follow-up activities.* Support the OD Lead with program coordination, digital learning content design/recommendations, and AI literacy initiatives, including preparing materials, organizing resources, and tracking related activities.* Assist with surveys, feedback collection, action planning, and communications that reinforce organizational values and culture.* Support People & Culture projects by maintaining timelines, documentation, meeting notes, and action items from planning through execution.* Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, stakeholder follow-up, and the overall employee experience.* Perform other duties as assigned **What you need to succeed:** * Equivalent combination of education and work experience* 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or administrative support.* Strong organizational and project coordination skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems (Workday experience preferred)* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.* Demonstrated professionalism and ability to handle confidential information. **The extras:** * Experience supporting employee engagement, organizational development, learning, or culture initiatives.* Experience coordinating projects, programs, or events across multiple stakeholder groups.* Experience with Workday or other Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).* Experience supporting executive-level leaders or business functions.**Location:** BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role:* **In-office**: onsite 5 days per week* **Hybrid:** onsite 2-4 days per week* **Remote:** onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, VirginiaOur culture of belonging at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is at the core of all we do, and it strengthens our ability to meet the challenges of today’s healthcare industry. BCBSRI is an equal opportunity employer.The law requires an employer to post notices describing the Federal laws. Please visit to view the \"Know Your Rights\" poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr