Human Resources Director
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 110000 - 120000
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Chicago IL
Company: St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center
Healthcare Union Environment Mission-Driven Organization
Why This Role
This is a high-impact opportunity for a senior HR leader who thrives in both strategic and hands-on work. As Director of Human Resources you will shape workforce strategy guide leaders and ensure strong labor relations compliance and talent practices in a complex healthcare environment. This role offers visibility influence and the chance to directly support the hospitals mission through thoughtful people-centered leadership.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Director provides comprehensive HR leadership and services to hospital departments administrative leadership and executive staff. This role oversees talent acquisition compensation and benefits employee relations labor relations compliance and HR operations to support the hospitals mission and regulatory obligations. The Director directly supervises Human Resources staff and is responsible for their performance development and day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership Labor Relations & Administration
- Lead and develop the HR team; oversee recruitment engagement training and leadership programs
- Serve as primary liaison with bargaining units and lead collective bargaining negotiations
- Coordinate grievance processes and advise leadership on employee relations and disciplinary actions
- Support retention through transparent performance evaluation and compensation programs
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
- Oversee recruitment processes to ensure compliance with FTE budgets hospital policies and EEO standards
- Ensure all recruitment documentation is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Partner with leadership to maintain appropriate staffing levels
- Manage ATS and HRIS systems
Compensation Benefits & Claims
- Oversee competitive cost-effective compensation and benefits programs
- Serve as benefits administrator for health dental life disability and retirement plans
- Collaborate on merit pay programs
- Monitor unemployment (IDES) and workers compensation claims
Compliance HRIS & Records
- Ensure compliance with City of Chicago State and Federal labor laws; serve as EEO specialist
- Maintain current knowledge of Joint Commission CMS and other regulatory standards
- Oversee maintenance of employee files including performance evaluations licenses certifications training and professional development records
- Ensure HRIS is accurately maintained and effectively supports HR functions
- Develop and implement HR policies and provide management training
- Oversee employee recordkeeping in compliance with law and hospital policy
Required Experience & Education
- Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or related field
- 10 years of progressive HR experience with 5 years of HR supervisory experience
- 2 years of HRIS experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Human Resource Management or related field
- PHR or SPHR certification
- 5 years of HR experience in a healthcare or similarly regulated setting
Core Competencies & Professional Expectations
- Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation skills
- Ability to prioritize multitask and exercise independent judgment
- Calm professional demeanor during high-pressure or emergency situations
- Strong organizational skills and objective reasoning
- Commitment to confidentiality HIPAA compliance and ethical practice
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Regular attendance and participation in required trainings and safety programs
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary Range: $110000 - $120000
- Benefits: St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center offers medical benefits voluntary dental voluntary vision and a 403(b) Retirement Savings plan.
About St. Bernard Hospital
St. Bernard Hospital is a historic safety-net hospital on Chicagos South Side committed for more than 120 years to providing accessible high-quality compassionate care regardless of a patients ability to pay. Guided by our values of Compassion Respect Stewardship and Exceptional Care we serve as a trusted provider employer and community partner.
We Make it Easy
Founded in 1901 MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4000 employers covering more than one million employees.
As one of the largest employer associations in the nation MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services information education and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.
We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company not an agency recruiter.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
About Company
At MRA, we deliver best-in-class HR Services customized to meet your business needs – all at a price you can afford. Through our proven approach to HR excellence, we maintain a sole focus on delivering unmatched expertise and value to businesses – from small- to medium-sized businesse ... View more
