Human Resource Director

ASPYRE of Bronzeville; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insur.

401(k) Retirement Plan

On-Demand Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ASPYRE of Bronzeville is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead and oversee the facility’s HR 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.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, HR certification preferred, at least 2 years of HR management experience in healthcare, strong communication, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification highly preferred.
• 2+ years HR management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and policy development.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with facility leadership to understand staffing, recruiting, and retention needs.
• Plan and implement HR policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Identify staffing needs and develop recruiting and retention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Support performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Coordinate employee training, orientation, development, and certifications.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

Skills

HR management experience

Healthcare HR

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

HR certifications (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS / HR tech 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 Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• On-Demand Pay

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program