HR Business Associate

One HealthNaperville, IL

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Job Description

Job Summary:The HR Business Associate supports the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) in executing One-Health’s HR strategy, providing direct support in employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compliance, and HR operations. Initially, this role will be responsible for establishing the HR infrastructure for a rapidly growing business unit One Health, to ensure that the unit is designed, staffed, and supported to operate effectively while remaining aligned with the larger organization’s goals. The HR Business Partner/Associate will operate in a highly matrixed healthcare environment that includes a Management Services Organization (MSO), specialty and primary care clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and PACE centers. Some of these entities are directly owned and managed by the organization, while others are supported through the MSO under a shared services model. This role will provide critical HR support across these diverse structures, assisting with the establishment of the MSO, facilitating the integration of new and existing entities, and ensuring consistent alignment of HR practices, policies, and culture across the system.Key Responsibilities:

Partner with the CHRO to implement HR strategies, policies, and programs across the organization.
Partner with leaders across a complex, matrixed healthcare system that includes an MSO, specialty and primary care clinics, FQHCs, and PACE. centers, providing HR support tailored to both directly owned entities and those supported through the MSO shared services model.
Support the establishment and ongoing development of the MSO, including integration of new entities and alignment of HR practices, policies, and culture across diverse organizational structures.
Support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening, interviewing coordination, and onboarding.
Assist in administering performance management programs and tracking employee development goals.
Provide frontline employee relations support by addressing questions, resolving concerns, and escalating issues when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and HRSA regulations related to employment practices.
Promote a positive workplace culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and diversity.
Assist with benefits administration, payroll coordination, and leave management.
Support training and development programs, including scheduling and materials preparation.
Collect and analyze HR metrics (turnover, retention, satisfaction) and prepare reports for the CHRO.

Qualification & Requirements:

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple HR initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.
3-5 years of HR experience; prior experience in healthcare or similarly complex, matrixed environment preferred.
Ability to navigate different ownership and governance structures.
Proven track record in HR integration and change management, particularly in supporting new entity establishment, alignment of shared services, and harmonization of policies and culture across diverse organizations.
Knowledge of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
Proficiency with HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting tools.
Results-oriented, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to the mission of serving diverse and underserved populations.

Why Work at One Health:At One Health, we believe healthcare is more than a profession — it’s a promise.A promise to treat every person with dignity, compassion, and exceptional care. A promise to work together across specialties and settings so patients get the right care at the right time. A promise to strengthen the communities we serve, because healthier people mean stronger families, stronger neighborhoods, and stronger futures.We’re a growing alliance of specialty care organizations working as one — including One Health Partners, One Health Alliance, and United Woundcare Institute. Together, we support independent clinics, deliver high-quality care, and build the systems that make healthcare work better for everyone.We don’t measure success in profits. We measure it in lives improved, trust earned, and futures made brighter.When we work as one, patients thrive — and communities grow stronger.

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