Human Resources Director Job Normal area,Illinois USA,HR/Recruitment

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports.

Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.

Lifelong Access is seeking a Human Resources Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all human resources (HR) functions at Lifelong Access. This position ensures that HR practices support the mission, core values, and growth goals of the organization. The Human Resources Director leads efforts in talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, training, performance management, compensation, and HR operations. As a key member of the leadership team, the Human Resources Director helps shape a positive, inclusive, and value-driven workplace culture aligned with Lifelong Access’ commitment to respect, integrity, compassion, excellence, and collaboration.

Location

& Compensation

This is an onsite leadership position based in the Bloomington-Normal, Illinois area. Candidates must currently live within reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the area. Candidates residing outside the area should address their interest in relocating and anticipated relocation timeline in their cover letter. The base salary for this position is $80,000 annually
. Candidates should apply only if this compensation is consistent with their salary expectations.

Salary: $80,000 annually

Job Type: Full-time

Primary responsibilities include:
Strategic HR Leadership

Develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals and culture.

Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team on workforce planning and organizational development.

Champion and embed Lifelong Access’s core values in all aspects of HR policies, communications, and decision-making.

Lead, manage, and hold accountable the HR team .

Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all HR practices and policies.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to attract and retain top talent.

Partner with department leaders to forecast staffing needs and build pipelines.

Ensure a welcoming and mission-aligned onboarding experience for all new hires.

Employee Engagement & Culture

Lead initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

Design and implement strategies that reflect and reinforce Lifelong Access’ core values.

Facilitate employee surveys, focus groups, and feedback channels with transparency

Promote a positive workplace culture through communication, recognition, and team-building programs.

Performance Management & Development

Oversee the implementation of performance evaluation tools, including quarterly conversations and annual reviews.

Support supervisors in goal setting, coaching, and accountability aligned with values and expectations.

Develop staff training, leadership development, and career pathing opportunities.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures in the employee handbook and HR systems.

Oversee investigations and resolution of employee relations issues, maintaining fairness, consistency, and…