
Human Resources Director
Chicago, ILFull-time$111–160K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
Prime Healthcare seeks an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead daily HR operations at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. The role partners with hospital executives and frontline leaders on workforce priorities, employee and labor relations, compliance, and organizational risk. The director also supports workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention, and leadership development while coaching the HR team in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment.
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Bonus Amount
$10,000.00
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
Director of Human Resources | Hospital Leadership
Resurrection Medical Center – Chicago, ILFull-Time | ExemptStarting Annual Salary: $110,656.00 – $160,264.00
Lead People. Influence Operations. Make an Impact.
Resurrection Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Human Resources who thrives in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment.
This is an opportunity for a confident, solutions-oriented HR leader who enjoys being close to the operations, partnering with hospital executives, supporting frontline leadership, and navigating complex employee and labor relations challenges.
We are looking for someone who can think strategically, act decisively, and roll up their sleeves to get things done.
About Resurrection Medical Center
Located on Chicago's northwest side, Resurrection Medical Center is a nationally recognized, accredited teaching hospital committed to quality, safety, and compassionate patient care.
As a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence, RMC provides advanced emergency, cardiovascular, neurosurgical, oncology, orthopedic, inpatient, and outpatient services. As part of Prime Healthcare, RMC benefits from the strength and resources of a nationally recognized, award-winning health system.
Responsibilities
As Director of Human Resources, you will serve as a trusted partner to hospital executive leadership while leading the daily HR operations that support our employees and the organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead hospital Human Resources operations, employee relations, labor relations, and workforce management.
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Partner directly with executive leadership, nursing administration, and department directors to address workforce priorities and operational challenges.
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Manage complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, grievances, performance management, and corrective actions.
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Provide leadership and guidance on employment law, regulatory compliance, HR policies, and organizational risk.
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Collaborate on workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee retention, and leadership development.
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Coach and develop HR team members while promoting accountability, responsiveness, and operational excellence.
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Ensure compliance with federal and Illinois employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and applicable hospital accreditation standards.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree required.
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Minimum of three (3) years of related healthcare experience.
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Knowledge of hospital operations, departmental functions, personnel management, training methods, performance evaluation, and job analysis.
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Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.
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Familiarity with The Joint Commission and HFAP accreditation standards.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master's degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Human Resources leadership experience in an acute care hospital or healthcare system.
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Experience in employee relations, labor relations, union environments, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
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Familiarity with healthcare labor markets, compensation practices, employment laws, and ERISA guidelines.
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PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
The Leader Who Will Thrive Here
You are an approachable, decisive HR professional who is comfortable navigating competing priorities and challenging situations. You build credibility through visibility, sound judgment, and follow-through.
You understand that effective hospital HR leadership requires more than policy knowledge. It requires strong relationships, practical problem-solving, responsiveness, and the ability to balance employee advocacy with organizational accountability.
You enjoy the pace of healthcare and want a role where your contributions are visible and meaningful.
Why Resurrection Medical Center?
At RMC, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside hospital executive leadership, influence workforce strategy, strengthen employee engagement, and contribute directly to the success of a respected Chicago healthcare institution.
If you're ready to bring your HR leadership expertise to a dynamic hospital environment where your work makes a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Resurrection Medical Center (RMC) is a nationally recognized and accredited teaching hospital providing high-quality, compassionate and convenient care to residents of Chicago’s northwest side and surrounding suburbs. Recognized for excellence in quality, safety and patient care, Resurrection Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of emergency, inpatient and surgical services, supported by the strength and resources of Prime Healthcare (https://www.primehealthcare.com/) , a nationally recognized, award-winning health system.
Its state-of-the-art, nationally recognized and accredited teaching hospital provides a comprehensive range of emergency, inpatient and surgical services. It is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence. RMC is known for safety and excellence in complex procedures, including cardiovascular, neurosurgical and cancer care as well is orthopedic surgery, and total joint replacement including knee and hip replacement. RMC also offers a complete complement of Outpatient Services, including same-day surgery, lab and testing, imaging and more.
Pay Transparency
Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $110,656.00 to $160,264.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status
Full Time
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf
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FacilityResurrection Medical Center
LocationUS-IL-Chicago
ID2026-284226
CategoryDirector
Position TypeFull Time
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Job TypeExempt
How this job compares
Set against the 5,536 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$111–160K/yr
- Illinois median$97–139K/yr127 salary ranges
- US median$99–143K/yr2,637 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $135K, is 17% above the Illinois median midpoint ($116K) — in the middle half of Human Resources salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 185 open Human Resources jobs in Illinois and 5,536 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Caterpillar, Inc.8 open
- Prime Healthcare (this employer)7 open
- AbbVie5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,877 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,540 of the 5,536 open Human Resources jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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