Director, Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Location: Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet, IL

Starting Salary: $110,656 to $160,264 Annually

Saint Joseph Hospital is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to provide strategic and operational HR leadership within a fast-paced acute care hospital environment. This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive employee relations, labor management, workforce strategy, compliance, and HR operations while developing a strong, visible presence throughout the organization and community.

• Lead employee relations activities including investigations, conflict resolution, grievance management, and disciplinary actions
• Partner closely with executive leadership regarding organizational changes, workforce strategy, and HR implications of operational decisions
• Drive onboarding, orientation, and employee integration initiatives to improve retention, engagement, and workforce stability
• Develop and implement employee retention strategies focused on engagement, culture, employee experience, and workforce development
• Analyze workforce metrics including turnover, overtime, FTE utilization, and labor trends to drive operational improvements
• Administer employee programs, engagement initiatives, and HR services that support employee satisfaction and organizational success
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hospital leadership on labor relations, compliance, workforce planning, and organizational development while leveraging support and partnership from corporate HR resources
• Lead, develop, and mentor the local HR team while driving cross-training and building organizational capability
• Ensure personnel files, documentation, and HR processes remain compliant and audit-ready, including maintaining HFAP readiness

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.Bachelor's degree required or eight (8) years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree or degree actively in progress, with degree completion required within 48 months of hire.

2.Masters degree preferred

3.PHR, SPHR or relevant Human Resources certifications or advanced degree, preferred.

4.3 Years of related healthcare experience required.

5.Must be familiar with the hospital organization; functions of various departments; current personnel practices and techniques, including review techniques; training methods; and job analysis.

6.Familiar with the labor market, laws, wage and hour regulations, and ERISA guidelines preferred.

7.Knowledge of state and federal wage and hour required.

8.Familiar with Joint Commission and HFAP standards.

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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 to $160,264 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/