Human Resources Director

HR Director

Location: Olympia Fields, IL

Job Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Full-Time, Days

We are working with a healthcare organization seeking an experienced HR Director to lead human resources operations and serve as a strategic partner to organizational leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with a strong healthcare background who is comfortable navigating employee relations, workforce policies, organizational changes, and a complex healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee human resources programs and initiatives supporting employees across the organization.
• Partner with executive leadership on employee relations, workforce planning, organizational changes, and HR strategy.
• Oversee recruitment, employee development, training, promotions, and other talent-related initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support related to employee relations, workplace concerns, disputes, and grievances.
• Recommend appropriate disciplinary actions and ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Support organizational leadership with the people-related implications of policies, programs, and organizational changes.
• Analyze job responsibilities and support job classification and evaluation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain effective personnel policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Stay current on employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and other applicable HR requirements.
• Partner with leadership and department managers to address workforce needs and employee concerns.
• Support employee engagement, development, and retention initiatives.
• Provide HR guidance to leaders across various departments and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of healthcare HR experience required.
• Previous HR leadership or Director-level experience strongly preferred.
• Healthcare/hospital HR experience required.
• Union experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, and workforce policies.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour regulations.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Strong understanding of employment practices and HR compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, managers, and employees at all levels.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive employee matters.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term initiatives with day-to-day HR needs.