Director, Business Human Resources

Hourly Pay Range: $61.80 - $95.79 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Director, Business HR

The Director, Business HR provides HR guidance, direction and influence in the achievement of organizational goals and objectives in designated clinical or business unit(s). The Director, Business HR builds and maintains effective working relationships with business unit leadership and HR Centers of Expertise (COE) in order to drive organizational success and achieve sustained team effectiveness, engagement and business success. The Director, Business HR serves as a trusted partner and advisor for the business unit and guides the business in areas, such as workforce strategy, organizational design, and talent management. The Director, Business HR partners with senior leaders to create an effective and integrated strategy for advancing the business through people. Through partnership, the Director, Business HR will gain deep knowledge of the business, people and organizational needs and be able to diagnose issues and recommend solutions to complex challenges.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Director, Business HR

• Location: Northwest Community Hospital (Arlington Heights, IL)

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

• Required Travel: Travel to other Endeavor Health locations will be required

What you will do:

• Provides strategic business partnership, thought partnership, and coaching to executive and senior leaders to optimize the full range of HR Services for leadership and team members of assigned business units(s). Works to build solid relationships with business and functional leaders, serving as the main point of contact for HR.

• Solves complex and large scale business unit problems using best practice programs, policies, and practices developed by the COEs in the areas of talent, reward, recognition, retention, engagement, and employee relations programs, policies, and practices. Brings an objective perspective in managing organizational challenges. Provides insight regarding people, organizational dynamics and the business and translates this insight into sustainable solutions.

• Identifies business unit talent needs, analyzes data, develops recommendations, and implements plans and projects that maximize employee performance, engagement, development and retention.

• Develops and implements HR plans commensurate with the broader Human Resources Strategy and business unit strategy/goals. Ensures plans are effectively implemented and makes revisions/modifications as appropriate. Provides feedback to other Human Resources peers on business needs and industry competitive trends. Ensures that the organizational development actions are identified and implemented.

• Drives talent strategy connected to the business strategy and growth plans. Translates current and future business needs into an overall integrated strategic workforce plan.

• Partners with HR COEs and peers, leads projects and implements new programs in support of creating an enriching, diverse and engaging culture where employees feel valued, supported and inspired. Provides feedback and pragmatic enhancement ideas to COEs.

• Provides coaching and guidance to leaders regarding a variety of employee matters, policies and practices.

• Participates in system wide or department specific initiatives and/or projects.

• Provides leadership, and oversight to Business HR Partners who serve as the primary contact and strategic partner for the business. Also Responsible for hiring, overseeing work, and managing Business HR partners.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Psychology or related area, required. Master's degree, preferred.

• Certification:

  • Professional certifications in the areas of Project Management and Process improvement (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent), preferred.

  • Professional certifications in the field of Human Resources (e.g., CCP, PHR / SPHR, SHRM CP / SCP, or equivalent), preferred.

• Experience:

  • 8+ years of progressive experience within a strategic, human resources capacity, required

  • 5+ years of business HR facing role

  • Hospital HR experience, strongly preferred

• Unique or Preferred Skills:

  • Strong business acumen, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively develop and implement HR strategies to support business goals.

  • Customer focused and successful leader with a high level of credibility, adaptability and collaboration.

  • Ability to provide coaching and guidance to leaders on a variety of performance and talent related situations or circumstances.

  • Demonstrates in-depth and current knowledge of local, state and federal laws pertaining to employment policies and practices.

  • Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment and support workforce diversity.

  • Experience and interest in developing broad reaching strategies and executing on tactics.

  • Effective communication skills, including demonstrated ability to prepare and present written material (investigation reports, proposals, and project summaries) as required.

  • Experience using data to identify insights that drive action.

  • Ability to prioritize and organize work, drive results and work independently.

  • Must have strong analytical reasoning skills, be a strong independent thinker, problem solver and decision maker.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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