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Senior Human Resources Leader

Job in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60411, USA
Listing for: LHH
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    Talent Manager, HR Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 130000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 130000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Professional Match Maker--Connecting professionals in Supply Chain & Logistics, Engineering, Operations, Human Resources, and Executive…

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Senior Human Resources Leader to join their team. The incoming HR leader will serve as the organization’s primary architect of HR operations, compliance, policies, and employee relations. This is a rare opportunity to build a best‑in‑class HR structure—directly shaping culture, accountability, and regulatory alignment during a critical organizational reset.

This environment is complex and undergoing significant change. The ideal candidate thrives in situations that require calm leadership, strong judgment, and the ability to impose structure.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Infrastructure & Compliance Rebuild

  • Redesign the HR function, systems, and workflows from the ground up.
  • Rebuild a comprehensive compliance framework, ensuring alignment with healthcare and nonprofit regulations.
  • Lead the development, rewriting, and implementation of policies and procedures across the organization.

Employee Relations & Leadership Support

  • Serve as a strategic advisor and hands‑on partner to executive and operational leaders.
  • Strengthen manager capability through coaching and accountability practices.
  • Oversee sensitive employee relations matters with fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.

Operational HR Leadership

  • Drive daily HR operations with a roll‑up‑your‑sleeves approach.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and HRIS optimization (ADP highly preferred).
  • Lead and mentor a small HR team, fostering growth and operational excellence.

Culture, Structure & Stability

  • Implement structure, clarity, and procedures to bring order to a high‑volume, compliance‑heavy HR environment.
  • Support organizational change initiatives and help restore confidence in HR across all levels.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
  • Experience with in the healthcare and/or non-profit industry.
  • Previous experience as a Human Resources Director or Associate Human Resources Director.
  • Extensive experience rewriting policies and implementing compliance frameworks.
  • Exceptional employee relations and regulatory knowledge.
  • Strong policy development and compliance acumen.
  • High emotional intelligence with sound judgment and accountability.
  • Hands‑on leadership style—no task is too big or too small.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, especially Excel; ADP HRIS preferred.

Compensation Range: $130,000 - $160,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 403B, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Senior Human Resources Leader looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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