Human Resources Consultant

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. The Human Resources Consultant serves as a consultative and strategic business partner to multiple departments within Lurie Children’s. In collaboration with the Sr. Director, Human Resources Consulting & People Operations, this role is responsible for executing HR policy and partnering with client groups to deliver Human Resources services. The goal is to drive programs and processes designed to improve organizational and individual performance, reflecting the organization's goals and vision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Psychology or related field required.
Minimum 5 years business, human resources or leadership experience.
Self-directed learner – Seeks to work with others to learn about the business, continually seeks out industry-relevant knowledge from trusted sources, researches best practices across other organizations and uses this information to develop creative and effective solutions with the business unit.
High attention to detail and ability to analyze data to develop effective solutions, while also managing the people-side of the solution.
Foundational knowledge of employment laws and general HR including compensation and benefits.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work effectively with minimal direction and supervision at both the tactical and strategic level.
Proficiency in Outlook, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality relating to employee and hospital information.
Excellent written, listening and oral communication skills that result in building strong relationships.
Demonstrated success in an ability to influence and lead others effectively.

Nice To Haves

SHRM or HRCI certification highly desirable.
Prior HR business partner or generalist experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides HR consulting services and operational support to assigned business units including senior leaders, in alignment with the organizational strategies and goals.
Provides guidance and input on department restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation while partnering with leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.
Analyzes business unit’s trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies to improve and reach the business unit and organizational goals.
Collaborates with Centers of Expertise within Human Resources and oversees project work connected to the client to ensure cohesive delivery of HR programs and services to the client.
Partners with leadership and HR team to design, develop, communicate and implement key culture-building initiatives, employee engagement practices and talent building processes that best support the business goals.
Provides HR expertise and advice in the resolution of employee and leadership concerns/issues. Facilitates Problem Resolution process and tracks employee issues in HR Database.
Acts as an HR Liaison for delivery of HR programs, which includes presentation and facilitation of programs with leadership and employee groups.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance, including coaching, counseling, career development and employee relations. Partners with leaders to manage and monitor the performance management process for assigned client groups.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program