Human Resources Consultant Jobs

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Olympia Center

General Summary:

The Human Resources Consultant serves as a consultative and strategic business partner to multiple departments within Lurie Children’s. In collaboration with the Sr. Director, Human Resources Consulting & People Operations, responsible for executing HR policy, partnering with client groups within the organization ensuring delivery of Human Resources services in order to drive programs and processes designed to improve organizational and individual performance that reflect the goals and vision of the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Partners with leadership and HR team to design, develop, communicate and implement key culture-building initiatives, employee engagement practices and talent building processes that best support the business goals.
• Provides HR expertise and advice in the resolution of employee and leadership concerns/issues. Facilitates Problem Resolution process and tracks employee issues in HR Database.
• Provides guidance and input on department restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Collaborates with Centers of Expertise within Human Resources and oversees project work connected to the client to ensure cohesive delivery of HR programs and services to the client.
• Provides HR consulting services and operational support to assigned business units including senior leaders, in alignment with the organizational strategies and goals.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required
• Acts as an HR Liaison for delivery of HR programs, which includes presentation and facilitation of programs with leadership and employee groups.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance, including coaching, counseling, career development and employee relations. Partners with leaders to manage and monitor the performance management process for assigned client groups.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation while partnering with leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.
• Analyzes business unit’s trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies to improve and reach the business unit and organizational goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Foundational knowledge of employment laws and general HR including compensation and benefits.
• Excellent written, listening and oral communication skills that result in building strong relationships.
• Minimum 5 years business, human resources or leadership experience. Prior HR business partner or generalist experience highly preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work effectively with minimal direction and supervision at both the tactical and strategic level.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality relating to employee and hospital information.
• High attention to detail and ability to analyze data to develop effective solutions, while also managing the people-side of the solution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Psychology or related field required. SHRM or HRCI certification highly desirable.
• Self-directed learner – Seeks to work with others to learn about the business, continually seeks out industry-relevant knowledge from trusted sources, researches best practices across other organizations and uses this information to develop creative and effective solutions with the business unit.
• Demonstrated success in an ability to influence and lead others effectively.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Discount purchasing program
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Adoption benefits

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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