Human Resources Director

THRYVE Healthcare; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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

Job summary

THRYVE Healthcare in Blue Island, IL invites applications for a Human Resources Director to lead the HR department, shape people strategy, and ensure legal compliance across the organization. You will partner with senior leaders to drive staffing, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, and organizational culture initiatives, while developing policies and staying current with employment laws.

Ideal candidates have a five-plus year track record in HR leadership, a Bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of HR management experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS/talent management systems.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align staffing, recruiting, retention, and workforce planning with organizational goals.
• Plan, develop, and implement HR policies, procedures, and training programs.
• 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.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS / talent management systems

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.