Director of Human Resources

Executive Search Associates is partnering with a healthcare organization to identify an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and operations for an acute-care hospital in Illinois. This on-site leadership role is ideal for a collaborative healthcare HR leader who can serve as a trusted advisor to executives while strengthening employee relations, workforce strategy, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.

Description

The Director of Human Resources will provide strategic and operational leadership across the hospital’s human resources functions.

This leader will partner closely with executive and department leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment and retention, performance management, leadership development, policy administration, and organizational change.

The Director will also help ensure consistent HR practices and compliance with federal, state, and healthcare regulatory requirements while supporting a positive and accountable workplace culture.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for hospital human resources programs, policies, and practices.

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and operational leaders on workforce strategy and organizational priorities.

Lead employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, grievances, performance concerns, and disciplinary recommendations.

Promote consistent, fair, and compliant application of employment policies and practices.

Partner with Talent Acquisition and hospital leaders on recruitment, selection, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning.

Guide performance management, leadership development, training, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.

Support job evaluation, classification, and related HR practices.

Monitor workforce and labor-market trends and provide practical recommendations to leadership.

Ensure compliance with federal and state employment and wage-and-hour requirements.

Support readiness for applicable healthcare accreditation and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and HFAP standards.

Use workforce information and HR metrics to identify trends, manage risk, and strengthen the employee experience.

Support organizational change while maintaining effective communication and employee engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum of three years of related healthcare experience.

Knowledge of hospital operations and the functions of hospital departments.

Current knowledge of human resources practices, training methods, job analysis, and performance management.

Knowledge of state and federal wage-and-hour requirements.

Ability to advise leaders and effectively manage sensitive and complex employee matters.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.

Progressive HR leadership experience within a hospital, health system, or healthcare organization preferred.

Experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, leadership development, or organizational change preferred.

Knowledge of ERISA guidelines and healthcare accreditation standards preferred.

Master’s degree preferred.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar professional HR certification preferred.

Contact

Are you an experienced healthcare HR leader who can balance workforce strategy with the day-to-day realities of hospital operations? This role offers the opportunity to influence culture, strengthen leadership, and support workforce performance across an acute-care organization At Executive Search Associates, our mission and our passion is bringing talented people together. For more information about this position or a confidential conversation about your career goals, CLICK HERE to schedule a meeting or contact Eric Falt : eric@letmeshutmydoor.com or 303-951-6378 .