Vice President Human Resources

Blue Cross of Idaho (BCI) is uniquely positioned as a well-capitalized, leading healthcare payer in its market, serving hundreds of thousands of Idahoans and partnering with premier employers across the state.

The Vice President of Human Resources (VP of HR) is a strategic leader responsible for driving the people agenda and aligning human capital strategies with organizational goals. Reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer, this role oversees the Human Resource Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Development teams, ensuring the organization attracts, engages, develops, and retains top talent. The VP of HR will partner closely with senior leadership to shape company culture, enable business growth, and build a high-performing, inclusive workplace.

This position is located at the corporate headquarters in Meridian, Idaho. #LI-Onsite

To be considered for this role, you have:

Required Experience:

• Minimum of ten years progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience overseeing HRBPs, talent acquisition, and talent management functions.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to business objectives.
• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated success in driving cultural transformation, leadership development, and talent management initiatives.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience (Two years’ relevant experience is equivalent to one-year college)

We’d also love it if you had:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent subject area
• SPHR/PHR/SHRM Certification

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies. Lead the development and execution of HR strategies that support the company’s business objectives and long-term growth.   Champion a strong, inclusive culture that promotes employee engagement, performance, and retention.
• Oversee several critical functions including Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs), Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and HR Shared Services.
• Lead a team of HR professionals across functional areas. Provide guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction to ensure the team delivers high-quality services to the organization
• Operational Excellence & Compliance - Ensure HR policies, programs, and practices are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Use HR data and analytics to measure effectiveness of programs, identify trends, and inform decision-making.  Working with the Director of Total Rewards, drive process improvement and leverage technology to create efficiencies across HR functions.
• Participate in Human Resources related community events and committees to remain current in human resources practices and regulations. Serve as a representative for the company on various committees and organizations within the community related to Human Resources.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Chief Human Resource Officer.

To be successful in this position, you have the following:

Knowledge of:

• Employment laws
• Other human resources functions such as compensation, benefits and HRIS systems, preferably Workday
• Best practices in Talent Acquisition, Shared Services and Talent Management

Skills:

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen – Ability to translate organizational goals into impactful people strategies.
• Leadership & Influence – Strong executive presence with the ability to inspire, influence, and engage leaders across all levels, including the Board of Directors.
• Talent Management Expertise – Deep knowledge of, succession management, leadership development, and employee engagement.
• Change Management – Skilled in guiding organizations through transformation and driving adoption of new processes and cultures.
• Talent Acquisition Strategy – Expertise in designing recruitment strategies that attract, assess, and retain high-quality and diverse talent.
• HRBP Excellence – Strong understanding of HRBP models and ability to lead teams that provide both strategic and operational HR support.
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Proficiency in leveraging HR analytics and metrics to assess impact and inform strategy.
• Communication & Collaboration – Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills; able to build trust with employees and executives alike.
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking – Ability to anticipate challenges, identify solutions, and make sound, timely decisions.
• Cultural Stewardship – Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

Reasonable accommodations

To perform this job successfully, you are able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.