Human Resources Generalist

Norwegian American Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago seeks a Full-Time HR Generalist to provide strategic HR guidance to managers and staff, maintain accurate records, and help build a stable workforce that supports patient care. The role leads full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance with state and federal laws, while coordinating training and engagement initiatives across hospital operations.

You will partner with leaders to forecast staffing needs, support performance processes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field.
• 4–6 years of HR experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides HR guidance to managers and employees.
• Manages full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for assigned departments.
• Oversees employee relations, performance management, and investigations.
• Ensures compliance with policies and labor laws.
• Maintains HR records and reporting; supports training and retention initiatives.
• Partners with department heads on workforce planning.

Skills

HR policy & compliance

Employee relations

Recruiting & onboarding

Payroll & benefits knowledge

HRIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Humboldt Park Healthis a safety-net hospital located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare services to the communities we serve.

As a primary community healthcare provider, Humboldt Park Health focuses on treating and curing disease while promoting wellness through health education, prevention, and early intervention. Our 200-bed hospital provides inpatient acute care, emergency services, diagnostic services, and primary care. We also support the community through a full-service professional building, neighborhood clinics, and two mobile health units.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Human Resources Generalist to join our team!

The HR Generalist provides consistent, professional HR guidance to managers and employees, maintains accurate records and reporting, and helps build a stable, accountable workforce that supports both patient care and hospital operations. This position requires strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to execute quickly in a dynamic environment.

This role serves as the strategic, dedicated HR partner for their assigned business unit, owning recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations for their assigned teams. This role manages full-cycle hiring, supports leaders through performance and conduct issues, ensures compliance with policies and labor laws, facilitates training and documentation, and drives engagement and retention strategies across operational and support functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads recruiting and onboarding for assigned departments


• Creates and updates HR policies to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws.


• Serves as point person for annual performance reviews, updating and/or creating the performance appraisal.


• Represents the department of Human Resources during regulatory surveys (DNV, IDPH, TJC, etc.).


• Partner with department heads to forecast staffing and talent needs


• Handle employee relations issues from intake to resolution


• Conduct investigations and guide corrective action with sound judgment


• Maintain and update job descriptions and compensation alignment


• Partner with HRIS/Benefits Analysts on data accuracy and reporting


• Support performance management cycles and engagement initiatives


• Provides guidance in the investigation and resolution of employee problems, issues and concerns.


• Partners with managers at all levels to deliver high quality services or support which enhances productivity and ensures that established guidelines are followed to ensure consistency.


• Serves as expert matter on HR related topics. Provides guidance to leaders on HR related matters.


• Creates training and conducts New Leadership orientation to new leaders.


• Assists in the investigation and resolution of employee problems, issues and concerns along with representing HPH at personnel-related hearings, mediations, and depositions (IHA/IDES, EEOC).


• Develops and conducts management training on harassment and discrimination, employment law, ADA, performance reviews, discipline, terminations, ethics, and personnel policies and regulations.


• Proposes and makes recommendations to the policy committee for changes and improvements to the employee policy handbook.


• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.


• Works on special projects as needed, and assists Manager, Human Resources as requested.

Other Responsibilities:

• Adheres to downtime procedures.


• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.


• Performs both essential and non-essential job functions in a safe manner as identified by Humboldt Park Health.


• Demonstrates an understanding of and models the mission and core values of Humboldt Park Health.


• Enhances professional growth and development by accessing educational programs, job related literature, in-service meetings, and workshops/seminars.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional Human Resources experience.


• 4–6 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital environment.


• Strong knowledge of employee relations, leave administration, payroll, benefits, and employment law.


• Experience working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll systems is required.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.


• Ability to create reports, analyze workforce data, and develop professional presentations for leadership.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to build strong working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.


• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

What You'll Bring

• Ability to build trust and influence leaders.


• Excellent conflict resolution and coaching skills.


• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Passion for creating an engaging workplace where employees can grow and succeed.

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