Human Resource Director

ALIYA Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

On-Demand Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ASPYRE of Bronzeville seeks an experienced HR Director to lead the facility's Human Resources functions, partnering with leadership to support staffing, compliance, performance management, and employee engagement.

The role requires strong HR leadership, knowledge of employment laws, and experience in healthcare settings. The position emphasizes policy development, investigations, and staff guidance with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for leadership roles.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with facility leadership to understand staffing, recruiting, retention, and workforce needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement HR policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, performance management, recognition, safety, and employee development.
• Identify staffing needs and develop effective recruiting and retention strategies.
• Manage and support the facility’s HR staff and provide guidance on HR processes and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Address employee relations concerns and conduct investigations as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation is completed and maintained properly.
• Support performance management and disciplinary processes in partnership with department leadership.
• Coordinate employee training, orientation, professional development, and certification activities.
• Stay current on HR trends, employment regulations, and best practices and communicate relevant updates to leadership.
• Partner with corporate HR and facility leadership on HR initiatives and organizational goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

HR management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational abilities

Analytical abilities

Confidentiality

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Job Summary

ASPYRE of Bronzeville is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead and oversee the facility’s Human Resources functions. The HR Director will work closely with facility leadership and staff to support recruitment, employee relations, compliance, performance management, training, and overall employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with facility leadership to understand staffing, recruiting, retention, and workforce needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement HR policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, performance management, recognition, safety, and employee development.
• Identify staffing needs and develop effective recruiting and retention strategies.
• Manage and support the facility’s HR staff and provide guidance on HR processes and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Address employee relations concerns and conduct investigations as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation is completed and maintained properly.
• Support performance management and disciplinary processes in partnership with department leadership.
• Coordinate employee training, orientation, professional development, and certification activities.
• Stay current on HR trends, employment regulations, and best practices and communicate relevant updates to leadership.
• Partner with corporate HR and facility leadership on HR initiatives and organizational goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of HR management experience required.
• Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, or healthcare HR experience strongly preferred.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and employee relations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/talent management systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan
• On-Demand Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Join the ASPYRE of Bronzeville Team

If you are an experienced HR professional looking to make an impact in a skilled nursing environment, we invite you to apply and join the ASPYRE of Bronzeville team.