Director, Human Resources and Faculty Affairs - Department of Pediatrics

Provide operational direction and management for the Human Resources and Faculty Affairs (HR/FA) functions and activities, within the College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. Duties & Responsibilities Serve as a strategic advisor to the Department Head, Director of Administrative Operations, Associate Heads, Section Chiefs, and research program leadership on workforce strategy, organizational development, faculty affairs, and human resource management.

Direct all Human Resources and Faculty Affairs operations, including workforce planning, recruitment, position management, classification, compensation, onboarding, reappointments, employee relations, leaves of absence, performance management, and separations. Interpret and apply university, college, hospital, and departmental policies, providing guidance to leadership on complex employment and faculty affairs matters.

Direct departmental Medical Staff activities, including physician credentialing, privileging, licensure, DEA registration, Medicare enrollment, professional practice evaluations, and ongoing compliance requirements. Ensure departmental compliance with Medical Staff bylaws, accreditation standards, and credentialing requirements supporting partnerships with UI Health and Cook County Health. Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR and Faculty Affairs policies, procedures, workflows, and organizational processes.

Oversee employment authorization and immigration processes for international faculty, physicians, researchers, scholars, and trainees in collaboration with the Office of International Services. Provide guidance regarding visa sponsorship, employment eligibility, and immigration compliance. Ensure the accurate and timely processing of HR and Faculty Affairs transactions and related personnel actions in compliance with institutional policies.

Lead the department's annual salary planning, reappointment, and compensation administration processes, ensuring alignment with institutional policies, market practices, and departmental strategic priorities. Direct the preparation, analysis, and administration of annual and ad hoc salary planning documents, compensation recommendations, and offer letter addendums. Partner with the Department Head (UEO) and Director of Administrative Operations (DAO) to develop, implement, and maintain faculty and physician compensation models, including the administration of variable compensation programs (Y, Z, and Extra Service).

Direct faculty appointment, promotion, and tenure, processes in partnership with departmental leadership and the Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. Oversee required compliance programs, including Conflict of Commitment and Interest, Ethics, HIPAA, Title IX, Activity Reporting, mandatory training, and other regulatory requirements. Represent the department on institutional committees, task forces, and cross-functional initiatives.

Supervise Human Resources and Faculty Affairs staff, establishing priorities, allocating workload, developing staff competencies, and conducting performance evaluations. Lead and participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.