HR Manager

Chestnut Health•Oak Brook, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Chestnut Health is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all human resources operations from its Oak Brook, Illinois office. This hands-on generalist role oversees recruitment, benefits, payroll, retirement plan administration, leave management, and company policy. The HR Manager will build and run HR processes that support employees, help the organization operate effectively, and scale with business needs in a start-up environment where priorities can shift and processes are still being built. Healthcare provider organization experience is a firm requirement.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience leading HR operations.
At least 5 years of HR experience within a healthcare provider organization, such as a medical practice, physician group, post-acute provider, or long-term care provider; this requirement is firm.
Generalist experience across recruitment, benefits, payroll, 401(k) administration, leave management, and policy development.
Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and COBRA.
Self-directed and adaptable, with willingness to build processes from the ground up in a start-up environment.
Ability to work on-site in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Experience supporting a distributed workforce of PAs, NPs, or other clinicians across multiple states.
Experience implementing or optimizing an HRIS or payroll platform.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day HR operations and serve as the primary HR resource for leadership and employees.
Build scalable HR processes, systems, and workflows to support company growth.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
Oversee recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles in partnership with the recruiting team and hiring managers.
Manage offer letters, background checks, credentialing coordination, and new-hire onboarding.
Administer health, dental, vision, and other benefit programs, including open enrollment and carrier relationships.
Administer the 401(k) plan, including enrollments, contributions, vendor coordination, and annual compliance testing.
Manage multi-state payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and tax compliance.
Partner with finance on payroll reconciliation and reporting.
Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, and state-specific leave programs.
Coordinate workers' compensation claims and return-to-work processes.
Develop, update, and maintain the employee handbook and company policy documents.
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws across all states where the organization operates.
Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and investigations.