Description

This is a temporary, short-term assignment based in Chicago, Il.

At Vitalant, we are united by our mission of saving lives through blood donation. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Consultant, People Relations to play a key role in fostering a respectful, compliant, and high-performing workplace.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, leading complex employee relations matters, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws.
What You'll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert on employee relations, workplace compliance, and employment law
• Lead fair, neutral, and thorough internal investigations; document findings and present clear, fact-based recommendations
• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to resolve employee concerns, performance issues, and policy questions
• Provide coaching and guidance on performance management and conflict resolution
• Collaborate with Legal on escalated matters as needed
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs (including state-specific requirements such as CA, IL, WA)
• Identify organizational risks and recommend proactive solutions aligned with business and people strategies
• Support HR initiatives and cross-functional projects as assigned

Requirements

What You Bring

Education & Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (EEO, ADA, wage & hour, etc.)
• Advanced expertise in employee relations practices and investigation protocols

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience
• At least 4 years conducting internal investigations and resolving complex employee relations matters
• Experience interpreting and applying employment laws and HR policies in a multi-state environment

Certifications (Preferred)

• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar advanced HR certification
• Dispute resolution certification is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated objectivity, discretion, and sound judgment
• Strong investigative, analytical, and report-writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution capabilities
• Ability to influence and advise leaders at all levels
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to travel approximately 75%

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60, 000 bl ood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Job Posting Disclaimer

Please note: Vitalant does not currently hire individuals who reside in the following states - Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont.

Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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