HR Director
Chicago, IL 60622 | 100% On‑Site
Salary: $140,000–$160,000 base
We are partnering with a growing healthcare organization in Chicago to identify an experienced HR Director. This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role supporting a hospital-based environment with a strong, involved executive team.
Hospital / healthcare HR experience is required.
The Opportunity
This role will lead and develop a large HR team (6+ direct reports) while serving as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare HR expertise, strong executive presence, and the confidence to make decisions and lead change in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and hands‑on HR leadership across the organization
- Lead, mentor, and develop a large HR team (6+ direct reports)
- Ensure full compliance with state and federal employment laws (healthcare-focused)
- Oversee and guide:
- HR compliance and risk mitigation
- Employee relations, including documentation and disciplinary actions
- Leadership training, coaching, and development for a large leadership population
- Benefits strategy, vendor negotiations, and recommendations
- Retention and engagement strategies
- Payroll oversight (strategic leadership without direct administration)
- Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership, operating comfortably in a highly visible environment
- Lead HR initiatives with confidence, sound judgment, and a bias toward action
Qualifications
- Required: Hospital / healthcare HR background
- 5+ years of HR Director-level experience
- Proven experience leading large HR teams (6+ direct reports)
- Strong HR generalist background with hands‑on leadership experience
- Deep knowledge of:
- HR compliance
- State & federal employment laws
- Employee relations
- Benefits strategy and administration
- Training, coaching, and leadership development
- Experience with UKG HRIS and Payroll strongly preferred
- Exceptional executive communication skills; ability to influence and partner with senior leadership
- Comfortable working 100% on-site in a leadership role
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $140,000–$160,000
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Additional benefits and wellness programs
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
