Senior Human Resources Director, Benefits, Compensation & HR Operations

Alpharus Health; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

18 PTO days + 9 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alpharus Health seeks a seasoned Senior Human Resources Director to lead benefits, compensation, and HR operations in a multi-site environment. You will shape total rewards, ensure compliant administration, and drive efficient HR services across the employment lifecycle.

Collaborating with the CHRO, you will guide strategy, governance, and vendor partnerships, while building strong teams and scalable processes in a hybrid Chicago-based setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources management, or related field; master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of HR leadership experience with benefits, compensation, and HR operations.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and total rewards practices.
• Experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives across multi-site environments.
• Proficiency with HRIS, workforce analytics, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategy with CHRO; participate in committees and projects.
• Lead compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness programs.
• Oversee HR operations, records, data integrity, reporting, payroll coordination, and admin processes.
• Partner with leaders, consultants, carriers, and vendors for governance and delivery.
• Develop compensation frameworks, market analyses, and pay recommendations.
• Improve HR technology and workflows; lead change management and communications.
• Coach and develop HR colleagues; set goals and continuity plans.

Skills

Leadership

HR strategy

Data analytics

Communication

Project management

Policy governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Workforce analytics tools

Job description

Senior Human Resources Director, Benefits, Compensation & HR Operations

Post Date: Sep 23, 2026

Location

Chicago, IL, US, 60607

315 North Racine Avenue Chicago, IL 60607

Position Type

Full Time

Requisition Number

34440

Work Schedule

Hybrid (in office 3Xs per week)

Monday through Friday, normal business hours

Work based model of 2 days remote and 3 days onsite

Who is Alpharus Health?

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Why join us?

Discover a rewarding career where you can find both personal and professional fulfillment while aligning your values with your work. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by aiding individuals in overcoming addiction. We pride ourselves on being an organization that values you and strives to be an employer of choice, fostering a vibrant culture that promotes teamwork and professional growth. Your voice matters here; we actively listen to and value our employees' thoughts, allowing you to be part of organizational decisions. Join Alpharus Health today and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

General Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for benefits, compensation, and HR operations. In partnership with the Chief Human Resources Officer, this leader will help develop competitive total rewards programs, strengthen HR systems and administrative practices, and deliver accurate, responsive services throughout the employment lifecycle. The ideal candidate combines strategic perspective with disciplined execution and can lead people, programs, vendors, data, and change across a complex, multi-site organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work collaborative with the CHRO to develop and implement HR strategy, governance, priorities, and special initiatives, and represent Human Resources on committees and projects as assigned.
• Lead the strategy, design, administration, and evaluation of compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness programs to support organizational priorities and colleague needs.
• Oversee HR operations, including records, data integrity, reporting, assigned HR systems, payroll coordination, and administrative processes across the colleague lifecycle.
• Partner with leaders across the organization, consultants, carriers, and other vendors to promote sound governance, affordability, compliance, and effective program delivery.
• Develop and maintain compensation frameworks, market analyses, job evaluation practices, pay recommendations, and related controls that support equitable and competitive pay decisions.
• Guide benefits administration, annual enrollment, vendor performance, plan communications, issue resolution, and program review while supporting a positive colleague experience.
• Develop, interpret, and consistently administer HR policies, procedures, programs, and service standards; monitor federal, state, and local requirements and recommend updates.
• Analyze workforce data, benchmarks, audit findings, and colleague feedback to assess risk, evaluate program effectiveness, and present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Improve HR technology and workflows to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, accessibility, confidentiality, and user experience.
• Lead change management and communications for new programs, systems, policies, and ways of working.
• Lead, coach, and develop assigned HR colleagues; establish clear goals, service expectations, cross-training, and continuity of operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources management, organizational development, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including leadership responsibility and substantial experience in benefits, compensation, and HR operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance requirements, total rewards practices, HR administration, and effective service delivery.
• Experience leading teams, managing projects, driving organizational change, and leading cross-functional initiatives; experience in a complex, multi-site, or multi-state environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with HR information systems, workforce reporting and analytics, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong consultation, communication, analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, protect confidential information, build trusted relationships, and influence decisions at all levels of the organization.

Compensation (based on experience)

• $120,000 - 160,000 annually

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to speak with others individually or in groups to gather and exchange information, present recommendations, or coordinate project-related matters.
2. Ability to proofread and verify documents, budgets, schedules, regulatory submissions, and compliance-related materials.
3. Ability to use a keyboard and computer systems to enter, retrieve, review, and audit information.
4. Ability to travel by car or airplane for up to 10 - 15% of worktime to visit facilities, conduct focus groups, facilitate open enrollment meetings, coordinate projects, and meet with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Sedentary Work. Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

Benefits at Alpharus Health

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial wellbeing

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and time off

• 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Nearest Major Market

Chicago