Strategic HR Director - Compliance, Talent & Payroll

Midwestern Career College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Pre-tax transport

Job summary

Midwestern Career College is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to partner with the CEO and senior leaders, guiding organizational development, regulatory compliance, recruiting, and payroll oversight across IL, IN, OH and other states.

You will administer HR programs, lead policy development, and drive talent management initiatives while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, including FMLA and HRCI/SHRM certifications where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of human resource management experience required.
• FMLA experience required; SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or HRCI certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand goals and strategy.
• Leads development and implementation of compliant HR policies across multiple states.
• Oversees payroll processes and benefits administration.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs and drives talent management initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Payroll oversight

Benefits management

Employee relations

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Midwestern Career College is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to partner with the CEO and senior leaders, guiding organizational development, regulatory compliance, recruiting, and payroll oversight across IL, IN, OH and other states.

You will administer HR programs, lead policy development, and drive talent management initiatives while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, including FMLA and HRCI/SHRM certifications where applicable.