Job: Manager, Human Resources

It's a great time to put the strength of Coventry Health Care behind your career. We are a progressive, expanding, recognized leader in managed healthcare providing a full range of managed care products. At Coventry Healthcare, a Fortune 300 Company, we strive to maintain an organization with energetic, growth-minded, and loyal employees who are continually challenged to make a difference.

We have an immediate opening for a Manager, Human Resources in our West Sacramento, CA office.

In this highly visible role, you will manage Human Resources activities and provide critical support and coaching to approximately 300 top-tier Information Technology employees both locally and remotely. In addition, you will lead one remote Human Resource professional.

This requires an experienced, strong, dynamic individual who possesses knowledge of federal and state regulations and a full range of HR activities including recruitment, employee relations, organizational development, performance management, training, compensation and benefits. You will have the opportunity to assist with development and implementation of tactical HR plans as well as support and interact with all levels of employees with in our Information Technology group. Some overnight travel may be required.

Because we recognize that people drive our success, we provide competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a desirable work environment. If you're able to roll up your sleeves, provide consultative support, multi-task and thrive in a challenging environment, a career with Coventry may be just what you need!

Requirements for this position include:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; master's degree preferred.

Previous (at least 5 years) progressively responsible experience as a professional HR generalist or related position.

Supervisory/management experience.

Proven strong technical ability with MS Office and HR information systems - preferably PeopleSoft HR.

Strong analytical and project management skills.

Business-minded results orientation.

Demonstrated leadership, consulting and negotiation skills; innovative and flexible.

Effective communication and presentation skills.

Prior HR experience servicing IT employees is a plus

PHR/SPHR Certification is a plus