Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: HR / Executive Recruitment
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Summary:
RUSH University Medical Center, RUSH Oak Park, and RUSH Copley are systematizing their medical group operations as well as their support staff under one RUSH University System for Health. The HR Integration Specialist will support the Vice President of HR Operations with the human capital and select IT components of the systemization.
Responsibilities:
1.Leads and organizes HR projects. Manages project governance and communicates to project stakeholders. Develops project deliverables (e.g., metrics to track how constituent projects align to program strategies/goals). Oversees implementation of projects and continuous improvement activities.
2.Articulates vision/roadmap to diverse groups (e.g., project teams, stakeholders). Attends/leads regular status meetings (e.g., to monitor project updates, gather change requests, communicate risks/issues across project teams). Socializes key messages to project leadership. Delivers customized project/portfolio reports (e.g., progress and performance of initiatives) to a broad range of stakeholders.
3.Manages expectations through building and presenting business cases and risk assessments. Develops key performance indicators in partnership with stakeholders; closely tracks metrics to evaluate realized benefits. Diagnoses project/program challenges with objectivity; designs rational solutions in response. Identifies and triages project risks; escalates to leadership as appropriate.
4.Understands how HR operates to effectuate projects/programs that facilitate department goals. Defines and gains alignment on project success criteria and business benefits. Performs analysis (e.g., program harmonization efficiencies/expense, coordinated project audits/reviews, etc.)
5.Provides insights to influence development of future strategic roadmaps. Demonstrates alignment to RUSH s strategic plan. Maintains currency with industry knowledge and new project/program management methodologies, frameworks, tools, and technologies.
6.Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of RUSH s vision and values.
7.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. RUSH reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree.
Five or more years of experience in project management and business administration
Certifications in Project Management, Project Management Professional, Prosci, and/or similar certifications or applicable work experience. If not currently certified, this role is expected to gain certification within a reasonable timeframe to complete the certification.
Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent projects and lead mid-sized projects (e.g., identifying potential process improvements).
Exceptional critical thinking and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize.
Excellent written and oral communications skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., MS Project, Visio).
Experience with project portfolio management tools.
Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building abilities. Knowledge of process mapping (e.g., tools, techniques, concepts).
Demonstrated data-driven mindset and instinct for extracting insights from metrics to generate informed decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership.
Physical Demands:
N/A
Competencies:
Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building abilities. Knowledge of process mapping (e.g., tools, techniques, concepts). Demonstrated data-driven mindset and instinct for extracting insights from metrics to generate informed decision-making. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.