Human Resources Consultant

Human Resources

JR2026-1264

$93,600.00-$154,440.00 Salary

Streeterville, Illinois, United States of America

Full time

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

Job Description

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:

• Provides HR consulting services and operational support to assigned business units including senior leaders, in alignment with the organizational strategies and goals.
• Provides guidance and input on department restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Psychology or related field required. SHRM or HRCI certification highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years business, human resources or leadership experience. Prior HR business partner or generalist experience highly preferred.
• 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.
• High attention to detail and ability to analyze data to develop effective solutions, while also managing the people-side of the solution.
• Foundational knowledge of employment laws and general HR including compensation and benefits.
• 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.
• Excellent written, listening and oral communication skills that result in building strong relationships.
• Demonstrated success in an ability to influence and lead others effectively.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$93,600.00-$154,440.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

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:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. 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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