Senior Human Resources Director, Benefits, Compensation & HR Operations
About The Position
Alpharus Health is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for benefits, compensation, and HR operations. In partnership with the Chief Human Resources Officer, this leader will help develop competitive total rewards programs, strengthen HR systems and administrative practices, and deliver accurate, responsive services throughout the employment lifecycle. The role calls for a strategic leader who can also execute effectively and lead people, programs, vendors, data, and change across a complex, multi-site organization. The position is based at 315 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, and follows a hybrid model of two remote days and three onsite days per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Travel by car or airplane may be required for up to 10–15% of work time to visit facilities, conduct focus groups, facilitate open enrollment meetings, coordinate projects, and meet with stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources management, organizational development, or a related field.
- Seven or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including leadership responsibility and substantial experience in benefits, compensation, and HR operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance requirements, total rewards practices, HR administration, and effective service delivery.
- Experience leading teams, managing projects, driving organizational change, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Proficiency with HR information systems, workforce reporting and analytics, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong consultation, communication, analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, protect confidential information, build trusted relationships, and influence decisions at all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience in a complex, multi-site, or multi-state environment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CHRO to develop and implement HR strategy, governance, priorities, and special initiatives; represent Human Resources on assigned committees and projects.
- Lead the strategy, design, administration, and evaluation of compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness programs.
- Oversee HR operations, including records, data integrity, reporting, assigned HR systems, payroll coordination, and administrative processes across the colleague lifecycle.
- Partner with organizational leaders, consultants, carriers, and vendors to support sound governance, affordability, compliance, and effective program delivery.
- Develop and maintain compensation frameworks, market analyses, job evaluation practices, pay recommendations, and related controls to support equitable and competitive pay decisions.
- Guide benefits administration, annual enrollment, vendor performance, plan communications, issue resolution, and program review.
- Develop, interpret, and consistently administer HR policies, procedures, programs, and service standards; monitor federal, state, and local requirements and recommend updates.
- Analyze workforce data, benchmarks, audit findings, and colleague feedback to assess risk, evaluate program effectiveness, and present recommendations to leadership.
- Improve HR technology and workflows to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, accessibility, confidentiality, and user experience.
- Lead change management and communications for new programs, systems, policies, and ways of working.
- Lead, coach, and develop assigned HR colleagues; establish goals, service expectations, cross-training, and continuity of operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- 23 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
- 9 paid company holidays.
- Training and development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
- eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
- Clinical supervision, including formal and informal guidance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
