POSITION SPECIFICATION AND CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Human Resources Business Partner
THE COMPANY
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center is an academic medical center that includes a 671-bed
hospital serving adults and children, the 61-bed Johnston R. Bowman Health Center and
Rush University. Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the
Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs
in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research. The Medical Center
also offers more than 70 highly selective residency and fellowship programs in medical and
surgical specialties and subspecialties.
For more than 170 years, Rush has been leading the way in developing innovative and often
life-saving treatments. Today, Rush is a thriving center for basic and clinical research, with
physicians and scientists involved in hundreds of research projects developing and testing
the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices.
In addition to its mission in patient care, education and research, Rush maintains a strong
commitment to the community. Rush reaches out to the Chicago community through such
offerings as the Rush Community Services Initiatives Program, an umbrella for several
student-led outreach programs designed to address the social and health care needs of
residents in neighboring communities.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Human Resources Business Partner will serve as the senior HR partner to provide
strategic and hands-on operational human resources leadership to a dedicated client area,
while also serving as a key member of the HR team to deliver enterprise-wide projects. This
individual will work closely with the business leaders to develop strategic HR plans
focusing on talent management, key recruitments, retention, performance management,
compensation and employee relations. The HR Business Partner will develop an in-depth
knowledge of the client’s operations and goals, and will support the short- and long-term
plans and objectives of the organization, often by collaborating with the Human Resources
Centers of Expertise. She/he will report to the Associate Vice President, Human Resources
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of Clinical Operations, Corporate, and Research. Responsibilities include but are not limited
to:
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Develops, oversees, manages, and ensures delivery of Human Resources services and
programs. Responsible for providing HR leadership for activities such as strategic
staffing, employee relations consulting, talent management initiatives, organizational
development initiatives, compensation planning and administration, change
management, conflict management, equal opportunity/affirmative action, diversity and
inclusion initiatives, leader consulting, HR communications.
Acts as a primary point of contact and provides counsel and consulting services to
internal partners across all levels of the organization, including senior leaders.
Translates organizational needs into plans of action to achieve organizational goals and
strategies.
Collaborates with Centers of Expertise (Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits,
HRIS, Recruitment, and Talent Management) and oversees project work connected to
the client to ensure cohesive delivery of HR programs and services to the client.
Designs and facilitates continuous improvement initiatives specifically focused on
increasing organizational, team, and individual performance throughout staff and line
functions.
Acts as an HR Liaison for delivery of HR programs, which includes presentation and
facilitation of programs with large leader and employee groups as well as written
communications.
Identifies and provides problem-solving solutions to the respective groups.
In collaboration with the Talent Management group, identifies and supports overall
learning initiatives based upon strategic business imperatives, and ensures effective
delivery of training programs in concert with organizational objectives.
Partners with the Compensation team to implement progressive and competitive pay and
benefit programs and policies which provide motivation, incentives, and rewards for
effective employee performance.
Recommends and maintains organizational structure and staffing levels to accomplish
organization goals and objectives.
Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employeremployee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale.
Serves as a key member of the Human Resources Business Partner team to provide input
and counsel into the development of the organization’s human resources policies and
programs.
On an ongoing basis, assesses and modifies existing programs to ensure alignment with
the organization’s culture and direction, and to ensure that the organization is living best
practices.
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COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE
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10+ years of broad and progressive HR generalist experience, or an equivalent
combination of experience in two or more Centers of Expertise, such as Employee
Relations, Talent Management, Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits, and HRIS.
5+ years of recent experience with a well-respected services organization that values a
thoughtful and progressive approach to talent management. Ideally this experience will
be in a highly regulated environment. Industries include but are not limited to financial
services, healthcare, and higher education.
Familiarity with/exposure to labor relations issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to Human
Resources, including broad based knowledge of employment laws with professional HR
certification preferred (PHR or SPHR).
Deep experience with developing talent and bench strength while transferring
knowledge and expertise to colleagues.
Experience working in a matrixed environment that continuously prioritizes operational
excellence.
Track record of successfully serving as a trusted, strategic advisor to senior executives
and professional staff.
Prior change management experience highly desirable.
Successful track record of working, and thriving, in a high-touch and complex
environment that is undergoing significant transformation.
EDUCATION
An undergraduate degree is required, and an advanced degree in Business, Human Resources,
Industrial Relations, or Organizational Development is preferred.
PERSONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES/QUALIFICATIONS
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A demonstrated ability to influence, lead and manage projects in a heavily matrix
environment.
Exceptional presentation skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven problem solving and customer service skills, including the ability to successfully
provide support to and guide peers and business partners.
A driver who possesses the ability to take actions and implement effective solutions in a
timely manner, often while influencing across different functions and levels of the
organization.
Strong business acumen and an in-depth understanding of the HR and financial
implications of business decisions. Decisive and logical at thoroughly evaluating issues.
Proven ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines.
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Ability to understand and add value to high-level management interactions.
Strong attention to detail and focus on quality, accuracy and timeliness; ability to
prioritize and plan work activities.
Possesses organizational savvy and strong presence such that he/she can successfully
navigate the various micro cultures and constituencies across the enterprise.
Objectivity and openness to others’ views in order to build a positive team spirit
throughout the organization.
Demonstrated perseverance and an ability to move forward in the face of obstacles.
Possesses the highest levels of presence, personal and professional integrity and ethics.
OVERNORTH CONTACTS
Jane Beatty
Partner
312-334-9744 (business)
312-371-7636 (mobile)
jbeatty@overnorth.com