Human Resources Director

Healthcare Organization in Illinois; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Organization in Illinois is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate HR policies, activities, and staff. The role ensures legal compliance and aligns talent strategies with the organization’s mission and goals.

You will collaborate with senior leadership on staffing, workforce planning, and employee engagement; develop policies, programs, and training; oversee compensation, benefits, and employee relations, while staying current on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of five years of Human Resources management experience.
• Healthcare, long-term care, post-acute care, or multi-site healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand organizational goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, retention, and workforce planning.
• 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.
• Partner with operational leaders to support employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

HRIS proficiency

Employment law knowledge

HR best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR

Job description

Human Resources Director

Job Summary

A growing healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources department. This position is responsible for ensuring legal compliance, supporting organizational objectives, and aligning talent strategies with the company's mission and operational goals.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.

• Partner with operational leaders to support employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture initiatives.

• 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 Human Resources management experience required.

• Healthcare, long-term care, post-acute care, or multi-site healthcare experience strongly preferred.

• 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 Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• On-Demand Pay Option

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Join Our Team

Join a mission-driven healthcare organization where your HR leadership helps shape culture, strengthen teams, and support exceptional patient and resident care. Your expertise and dedication will be valued, your professional growth supported, and your impact felt throughout the organization.