Strategic HR Generalist, Nursing
Chicago
Full Time
Mid Level
About GritHR Solutions
At GritHR, we believe great HR is built from the inside out. We embed exceptional HR pros directly within client environments to modernize systems, empower leaders, and strengthen workplace culture from within.
We’re hiring a Strategic HR Generalist for an onsite assignment at a Chicago safety-net hospital. This role owns recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations for the nursing population — supporting Nurse Managers and clinical leaders through every stage of the employee experience.
What You’ll Do
- Manage end-to-end recruiting and onboarding for nursing roles
- Coach nurse managers through employee relations, performance, and documentation
- Lead retention strategies, stay interviews, and engagement programs
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning and scheduling challenges
- Conduct investigations and guide corrective action with fairness and clarity
- Collaborate with analytics and training teams to deliver HR reporting and development programs
- Identify process improvements to stabilize staffing and strengthen team culture
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Nursing, or related field required; HR certification preferred
- 5+ years of HR experience supporting nursing or healthcare teams
- Proven ability to manage high-volume recruiting and complex ER situations
- Calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and detail-oriented
- Build a stronger nursing culture and see your impact daily
- Competitive pay ($70k-$90k base + performance incentives)
- Great benefits, generous PTO, and continued career development
- Be part of a team that values candor, clarity, and courage
About GritHR Solutions
GritHR Solutions is where high-performing HR professionals thrive. We embed our people onsite at organizations that need better systems, stronger leadership, and scalable HR and we give them the autonomy and support to make it happen.
We’re looking for a Strategic HR Generalist to serve onsite at a Chicago safety-net hospital. This role owns recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations for all non-clinical and allied departments, including administration, patient access, and operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead recruiting and onboarding for assigned departments
- Partner with department heads to forecast staffing and talent needs
- Handle employee relations issues from intake to resolution
- Conduct investigations and guide corrective action with sound judgment
- Maintain and update job descriptions and compensation alignment
- Partner with HRIS/Benefits Analysts on data accuracy and reporting
- Support performance management cycles and engagement initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required; SHRM-CP/PHR preferred
- 3–5 years of HR experience including recruiting and employee relations
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills
- Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or high-volume HR environments preferred
- Shape culture across departments that keep hospitals running
- Competitive pay ($60k-$85k base + performance incentives)
- Comprehensive wellness benefits, 401(k), and generous paid time off
- Work onsite with purpose while backed by a strong HR community
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