UnitedHealth Group’s Early Careers. UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. As part of our Early Careers program, you will be provided mentorship and resources designed to build your skills and leadership abilities. You will have access to a network of Early Careers alumni and business leaders to guide your professional development and accelerate your career growth at UnitedHealth Group. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

**This full-time position will be available starting Summer 2024**

**UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position**

People Team at UnitedHealth Group. The People Team members at UnitedHealth Group are strategic consultants to the business that use data driven insights to deliver impactful value across the enterprise. The People Team Development Program is a two-year rotational experience designed for early career human resources professionals designed to take learning, development, and leadership to the next level. Through rotations in the talent office, People Business Partner space, talent analytics, compensation, employee relations, and other People Team functional tracks, the People Team Development Program will accelerate your growth and development, and position you to assume a leadership role within UnitedHealth Group's People Team community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Gain experience in multiple business units and People Team functions while focusing on developing core competencies within each function
• Establish trusting relationships among the established cohort and a solid network across the organization
• Make an immediate impact by applying your knowledge, skills and abilities to Human Capital projects that deliver direct benefits to the organization
• Receive guidance from Human Capital mentors for the duration of the program

Opportunities for Early Careers Employees

• Opportunity to attend Early Careers’ Ignition Conference, which is four days learning, networking, and driving change for the organization.
• Participation in programming designed specifically for Early Careers professionals.
• Access to a network of Early Careers employees in your cohort and supportive alumni across the organization.

Benefits

• PTO starting at 23 days accrued throughout the year plus eight paid holidays.
• 401k savings plan with eligibility for up to a 4.5% company match after one year of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Incentive plan eligibility
• Multiple medical plan options to meet your individual needs along with participation in a health care flexible spending account or a health savings account.
• Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Paid paternal leave of six consecutive weeks and adoption assistance program.
• Employee discounts and employee assistance programs.
• Well-being programs, services, and rewards.

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:

• BA/BS degree from an accredited university / college
• Currently in final year of obtaining a master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Industrial Labor Relations, Business Administration or related field with graduation by June 2023.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to take direction from multiple sources, and prioritize work
• Proven effective written and verbal communication
• Proven to showcase a growth mindset
• Proven to deliver results with integrity
• Proven to build relationships of trust with effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute on multiple projects & deadlines
• Willing to work out of Minnesota Corporate office
• Willing to travel

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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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