Senior HR Operations & Employee Relations Lead

The Family Institute at Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,636 - 123,193; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement savings plan

Generous time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading behavioral health organization in Chicago seeks an HR Operations & Employee Relations Lead. This hybrid role is crucial for fostering a positive workplace culture and managing employee relations and performance issues. Candidates should have significant HR experience, ideally in employee relations governance, and a proactive approach to compliance and culture-building initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary range and benefits, emphasizing a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in employee relations.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive employee situations.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee relations concerns.
• Partner with managers on performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment policies and laws.
• Lead investigations into employee relations cases.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Performance management

Compliance knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR)

Tools

HRIS systems

AI-driven tools

Payroll systems

Job description

A leading behavioral health organization in Chicago seeks an HR Operations & Employee Relations Lead. This hybrid role is crucial for fostering a positive workplace culture and managing employee relations and performance issues. Candidates should have significant HR experience, ideally in employee relations governance, and a proactive approach to compliance and culture-building initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary range and benefits, emphasizing a collaborative and inclusive environment.