Human Resource Business Partner, UIH Human Resources

Human Resource Business Partner, UIH Human Resources

Hiring Department: UI Health Human Resources

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023095

Posting Close Date: 5/17/2024

Salary Range:  $70,000-75,000 Commensurate with experience

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position.  Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available.  UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  All full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Go to https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HR Associate), works within UI Health Human Resources Department -Recruitment & Retention to assist in the planning, implementing and evaluation of human resources strategies throughout the Hospital. This position works with the Human Resources Assistant Director, Recruitment & Retention in the sourcing, screening, hiring and processing of new and existing employees. The HR Business Partner (HRBP) assists with the collection and analysis of human resources data and the development of procedural solutions for statistical and information purposes in order to ensure effective results and outcomes. As a strategic partner, the HRBP aligns Hospital and departmental objectives with employees and management through coordinated recruitment & retention efforts. This position serves as a consultant to management on Human Resource related issues by assessing and anticipating Human Resources needs. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the Departments' financial position, staffing models.

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and administer various employee group recruitment plans and procedures. Participate in developing goals, objectives and systems for department. Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning. Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect improvements in departmental efficiencies and services

• Assist in the planning and execution of all recruitment activities including: reviewing, tracking and delegating approved RAHAs, monitoring application tracking system use, applicant review, salary determinations based on union contracts/market equity, job offers, onboarding, vacancy postings and orientation classes. Collaborates with outside advertisement agencies for external job postings and advertisements. Assist in coordinating recruitment activities: Open Houses, advertisings, recruitment materials, etc

 • Coordinates and completes all new hire activities throughout the UI Health System including: completing required academic search forms, conducting Behavioral Based Interviews, coordinating/participate in search committees, status reports about search’s progress, posting positions, serving as subject matter expert on the Cornerstone system for users and applicants, scheduling search committee meetings and interviews, conducting reference checks, and extending an negotiating offers, onboarding and initiating access to UI Health Systems.

• Responds to routine inquiries and contacts applicants regarding applicant review, on-boarding, orientation classes, and related recruitment and retention activities.

• Meets with new hires to complete onboarding including: preparing offer letters, degree verification, background checks, scheduling health screens, HRFE transactions, verifying employment eligibility and completion of Form I-9’s using Tracker, sending welcome information, and processing UI NEW HIRE documents

• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations (Policy and Rules, Statute and Rules, TJC, IDPH and the UIC Equity/Access Program) in all employment activities. Keeps abreast of current legislation and trends. Participates in professional associations and trainings.

• Assists in the planning and execution of retention activities: Nurses Week Celebration, Employee Service award recognition, equity reviews, etc.

• Conduct “HR Rounding” throughout departments to discuss individual recruitment needs and plans. Provide HRIS and HR process training to management. Meet with new employees during their first week to address any questions or concerns.

• Work with UIC HR Compensation to complete equity surveys, approval for merit increases, counter offers and development of job descriptions. Conducting weekly meetings with UIC Employment Services to discuss ongoing recruitment efforts.

• Consult with management and employees providing HR guidance to improve work relationship.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e., resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above-mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 5/17/2024.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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