HR Associate (HRBP) - Mile Square Health Center

Hiring Department: Miles Square Healthcare Center

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040692

Work Schedule: 8A-4P, M-F

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 04/21/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $73,675.00 - 92,863.00 / Annual Salary

Final salary offered will be determined by market data, internal equity, candidate experience/qualifications, and budget.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (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 Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of 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. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) assists with Human Resources functions at Mile Square Health Center (MSHC). The HRBP works within MSHC to assist in the planning, implementing and evaluation of human resources strategies throughout the enterprise. The HRBP assists in areas such as recruitment, credentialing, administration, transactional support and process improvements. The HRBP assists with the collection and analysis of human resources data and the development of procedural solutions for statistical and information purposes to ensure effective results and outcomes. This position serves as a consultant to management on Human Resource related issues by assessing and anticipating Human Resources needs. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of Mile Square. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the Departments' financial position, staffing models and its culture. The HRBP acts a point of contact for all MSHC employees as it relates to Human Resources inquiries.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of all recruitment activities, for Academic Professional, Civil Service, temporary staff, etc. at MSHC. Full cycle recruitment includes: job creation/posting to applicant review to assisting in interview process to offer extension process to completing new hire onboarding items.
• Collaborates with outside advertisement agencies for external job postings and advertisements. Assist in coordinating recruitment activities: Open Houses, recruitment fairs, advertisings, recruitment materials, etc.
• Prepare, create, transmit, file and secure documents while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA regulations (applicant files, employee files, benefit files, and audit files). Assists in maintenance of human resources file-room and performs audits to ensure personnel files are updated.
• Process new hire, transactional changes, separation changes in the various HR databases and systems ensuring data is being accurately captured.
• Process access requests for new and current employees. Work with UI Health HR, IS and departments to terminate access for separating employees.
• Act as a backup in payroll administration, including administration of timekeeping system and manual pay records, payroll reports and processing various pay adjustments.
• Support credentialing process of employees; liaison between employees, college departments, and the Medical Staff Office.
• Run various headcount reports, analyze trends in data, and provide feedback on analyzed data. Assist with process improvement and development to streamline the Human Resources department and ensure efficiency in services provided.
• Conduct “HR Rounding” throughout departments to discuss individual 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.
• Collaborate with Managers, colleagues, and other departments to ensure a thorough understanding of human resources policies, procedures, and practices. Partner with our School Based Health Centers and Integrated Health Care clinics to maintain consistency across the enterprise.
• Point of contact for employees with Human Resources questions, answer routine inquiries, aid, or direct employees to appropriate department for follow-up.
• Assist with the planning and execution of employee recognition programs and events. Represent MSHC at any human resources meetings, workshops, and conferences as directed. Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration or a field closely related to the position.
• Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties.
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please 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 application.

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. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.