Director, Regional HR - U.S. Renal Care

The Regional Human Resources Director provides strategic guidance and support to leadership in designated geographic regions regarding best practices on key HR functions including employee relations, affirmative action, employment law compliance, performance management, policy implementation, compensation, succession planning, change management, retention, talent development and conflict resolution. Leads and delivers high quality HR services to all levels of employees. This role is remote with travel to clinics and candidates should reside in the Chicago, IL area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• Objectively and effectively manage and investigate highly sensitive and complex employee relations issues and provide recommendations for resolution to Leadership.
• Align HR strategy with business goals; perform as internal consultant to leaders on organizational effectiveness and emerging HR initiatives.
• Serve as a seasoned change agent with proven ability to drive and influence strong and seasoned business leaders and implement improvements.
• Build strong working relationships with leadership, management and employees through proactive, thorough and timely response and resolution to all employee relations concerns.
• Collaborate with and engage with HR subject matter experts including Compensation, Training, Recruiting to execute on strategic plans for assigned business areas.
• Facilitate meetings, develop and present training programs on HR Related topics as needed.
• Oversee the performance management process and provide managers with appropriate guidance on documentation, coaching, and performance improvement plans.
• Provide policy guidance and interpretation of state specific and Federal labor law.
• Uphold management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort.
• Maintain effective personnel management and employee relations, including evaluating the performance of all personnel; approving and submitting all hours worked and counseling and disciplining employees.
• May recruit, train, develop, and supervise personnel.