Human Resource Director

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Aliya Healthcare is seeking a Human Resource Director in Chicago to lead the HR function and align people initiatives with our mission and talent strategy. You will collaborate with senior leadership on staffing, policy development, compensation, benefits, and employee relations, ensuring legal compliance.

A Bachelor’s in HR or Business is required, 5+ years of HR leadership, and SHRM/PHR/SPHR certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of HR management experience.
• HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand organizational goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plan, develop, and implement HR policies, procedures, and training programs that support compliance and company objectives.
• Oversee HR programs including compensation, benefits, employee relations, investigations, performance management, recognition, safety, and training.
• Identify staffing and recruiting needs; develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Manage HR staff, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance recommendations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Stay current on HR trends, best practices, and technology, and communicate updates to leadership.
• Facilitate professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent retention

Policy development

Compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Master's preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources department, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with the organization’s mission and talent strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand organizational goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.

• Plan, develop, and implement HR policies, procedures, and training programs that support compliance and company objectives.

• Oversee HR programs including compensation, benefits, employee relations, investigations, performance management, recognition, safety, and training.

• Identify staffing and recruiting needs; develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management.

• Manage HR staff, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance recommendations.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Stay current on HR trends, best practices, and technology, and communicate updates to leadership.

• Facilitate professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.

• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of five years of HR management experience required.

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) highly preferred.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS/talent management systems.

• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, 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

Join Aliya Healthcare:

Join a mission-driven organization where your HR leadership helps shape culture, strengthen teams, and support exceptional care. At Aliya Healthcare, your expertise and dedication will be valued, your growth encouraged, and your impact felt every day.