University of Illinois is hiring : Human Resource Officer - UI Health, Pathology

Human Resource Officer - UI Health, Pathology Labs

Hiring Department : Labs / Pathology Svcs

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1037604

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 9 : 00AM - 5 : 00PM

Shift : Days

# of Positions : 1

Workplace Type : On-Site

Posting Close Date : October 24, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience) : $53,372.00 - 104,013.00 / Annual Salary

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.

The Human Resource Officer is responsible for various Human Resources operations of the UIH Pathology Laboratories. The Human Resource Officer works collaboratively with department leadership, campus administration and UI Hospital administration and is expected to function with a high level of confidentiality and independent decision-making. The Human Resource Officer assists in conducting investigations, maintaining records, preparing reports, and various aspects of attendance and benefit usage.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to Sr. Business Manager, Associate Chief Clinical Operations Officer, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as investigating allegations of wrongdoing and documenting discipline.
• Assists with the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, coordinating interviews, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Works with Recruitment team for application status and updates.
• Assess training needs in department. Assists with presentations and trainings that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintains compliance with relevant collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintains relevant knowledge of university systems, best practices, regulatory changes, and university policies.
• Serves as liaison to Hospital Administration and UIC Human Resources regarding staff appointments, recruitment of staff, and employment transactions through university systems.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required :

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories :

A. course work in human resource administration, business administration or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent :

B. progressively more responsible work experience maintaining, monitoring, and / or processing human resource records and reports.

Preferred Qualifications :

To Apply : For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication 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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