Job Title: VP of Human Resources

Location: On Site - Niles, Illinois

Salary: $120,000-$135,000

Skills: Multi-State Labor Law, Compliance Leadership, Employee Relations, Talent Management, SHRM-SCP/SPHR Certification

About the Company / Opportunity:

Join a rapidly expanding leader in the health care industry, dedicated to delivering exceptional home-based services for elderly and medically vulnerable clients across multiple states. This is an exciting opportunity to drive organizational growth and champion a compliance-focused, people-centric culture in a dynamic, fast-growing environment. As the VP of Human Resources, you'll help shape the company's strategic direction and have a direct impact on the success of both employees and the communities served.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-state HR strategy aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on labor law, workforce risk, organizational design, and change management.
• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including healthcare-specific regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee implementation and governance of HR policies, handbooks, and procedures to promote consistency and reduce risk.
• Lead internal audits, investigations, and responses to regulatory agencies, partnering with legal counsel as needed.
• Enhance employee relations and manage performance frameworks for corporate and administrative staff, ensuring productive and compliant work environments.
• Direct recruitment, onboarding, retention, and engagement initiatives that drive workforce performance and inclusive culture.
• Design and manage compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop the HR team, setting clear expectations, fostering professional growth, and championing ethical leadership and compliance.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
• Minimum 7–15 years of progressive HR leadership, including multi-state employment law and compliance experience
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and healthcare-related labor/employment laws
• Demonstrated ability to oversee HR policies, audits, investigations, and legal matters in a complex, regulated environment
• Proven track record in designing compensation, benefits, and performance management systems
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD)
• Experience in home health care or similarly regulated industries
• Background conducting compensation research and pay equity analyses
• Experience building HRIS systems and supporting multi-state operations
• Strong background in employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture initiatives