Human Resources Director
About The Position
Resurrection Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead daily HR operations in a fast-paced acute care hospital. The role partners with hospital executive leadership, nursing administration, and department directors to address workforce priorities and operational challenges, while supporting frontline leaders and managing complex employee and labor relations matters. The Director provides leadership on employment law, regulatory compliance, HR policies, organizational risk, workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee retention, and leadership development. The position also coaches and develops HR team members and ensures compliance with federal and Illinois employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and applicable hospital accreditation standards. Resurrection Medical Center is a nationally recognized, accredited teaching hospital on Chicago’s northwest side and a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence. It provides emergency, cardiovascular, neurosurgical, oncology, orthopedic, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services. This is a full-time, exempt, day-shift role. The stated annual compensation estimate is $110,656 to $160,264; a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of three years of related healthcare experience.
- Knowledge of hospital operations, departmental functions, personnel management, training methods, performance evaluation, and job analysis.
- Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.
- Familiarity with The Joint Commission and HFAP accreditation standards.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Human Resources leadership experience in an acute care hospital or healthcare system.
- Experience in employee relations, labor relations, union environments, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
- Familiarity with healthcare labor markets, compensation practices, employment laws, and ERISA guidelines.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead hospital Human Resources operations, employee relations, labor relations, and workforce management.
- Partner with executive leadership, nursing administration, and department directors on workforce priorities and operational challenges.
- Manage complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, grievances, performance management, and corrective actions.
- Provide leadership and guidance on employment law, regulatory compliance, HR policies, and organizational risk.
- Collaborate on workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee retention, and leadership development.
- Coach and develop HR team members while promoting accountability, responsiveness, and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with federal and Illinois employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and applicable hospital accreditation standards.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
- $10,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
