Behavioral Health Human Resources Director

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Adult Campus•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, a leading behavioral health provider serving the Chicago community, is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Director (HRD) to join our leadership team. Located across multiple sites in Chicago, Montrose is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care for patients while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace for our staff. As a key member of the hospital’s leadership team, the HRD will play a critical role in driving recruitment, employee engagement, and HR operations to support our continued growth. This is a high-priority opportunity to shape the culture and talent strategy of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving behavioral health outcomes. PURPOSE STATEMENT: As a key member of the leadership team, the HR Director will lead the Human Resource initiatives to provide an employee oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment and organizational growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or related field required.
Three to five years’ previous experience in a Human Resources related role with demonstrable knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, labor relations and negotiation and human resources information systems required.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in Human Resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute as a strategic partner in the accomplishment of departmental business strategies and plans through initiatives that attract and retain talent, develop employees and leaders and align organizational goals and objectives.
Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the facility’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, talent review and succession planning.
Lead and manage full cycle talent acquisition to include sourcing, job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, extending offers of employment and completing necessary paperwork.
Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to ensure a robust and diverse applicant pool for all openings.
Strategize and lead retention efforts including action planning and employee engagement.
Provide consultation to management on staffing, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, position control and employee relations.
Work in conjunction with leadership to create a positive work culture.
Provide support and guidance to facility management and employees with a focus on consistent employment practices.
Develop, manage and administer various human resource plans and procedures for all facility personnel.
Timely initial and on-going verification of licenses including background, driving record, professional and other checks as designated by accrediting agencies and state regulations. Assure necessary action taken expeditiously if policy standards are not met.
Maintain personnel files, including training records and all necessary new hire paperwork.
Responsible for leading, motivating and assessing diverse teams, including experienced and junior professionals.
Provide guidance on interpretation of policies and procedures while serving as known expert in subject matter with a broad knowledge and understanding of HR functional areas.
Work with managers to resolve and prevent employee relations issues by coaching and training.
Ensure complete and consistent Human Resources documentation, including but not limited to documentation of disciplinary actions and training compliance.
May include managing and directing staff to identify goals and objectives.
Handle complex and sensitive employee relations and human resources issues that have organizational impact or legal ramifications.
Advise managers on performance management, workforce planning and compensation.
Ensure all employee information in UltiPro (HRIS) is entered and maintained in a timely manner.
Manage department staff to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.