HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Post Date:  Aug 7, 2025
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60604

Position Type:  Full Time
Requisition Number:  33483
Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday (Hybrid. In office 3Xs per week)

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

 

Why join us?

Discover a rewarding career where you can find both personal and professional fulfillment while aligning your values with your work. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by aiding individuals in overcoming addiction. We pride ourselves on being an organization that values you and strives to be an employer of choice, fostering a vibrant culture that promotes teamwork and professional growth. Your voice matters here; we actively listen to and value our employees' thoughts, allowing you to be part of organizational decisions. At Gateway Foundation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are principles that we embrace in every community we serve. Join Gateway Foundation today and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

 

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for:

To solve organizational challenges, understand all aspects of the business and serve as an internal consultant and thought partner to leadership on employee-related and organizational topics.  Develops and implements HR strategies that will drive the business to meet its goals.  This role requires strategic reasoning, critical thinking, use of data to guide work and the ability to challenge decisions and influence leaders to reassess how work is done in order to foster a positive work environment. 

  • Partners with leadership in multiple business units to design and execute HR strategies to develop, motivate, and retain employees
  • Execute programs and leads initiatives, such as talent management, performance management, leadership coaching, data analysis, compensation and rewards, learning and development, and strategic organizational development
  • Acts as a subject matter expert regarding organizational and employee-related planning and execution
  • Provide insightful data to guide decision making and offer proactive solutions, solving problems and getting to the root cause of any issue, regardless of complexity.
  • Consult with leadership to create comprehensive action plans to influence lasting and sustainable efficiencies. Design and quickly implement solutions that cut across multiple disciplines, even those beyond human resources and organizational solutions.

 

Job Requirements: 

  •  Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field required
  • 5 years of relevant work experience, progressively more related experience
  • Experiene in the healthcare field, especially behavioral health, is strongly preferred. 
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to analyze data, understand trends, develop and monitor action plans and recommendations for action based on the analysis
  • Strong ability to influence leaders by building effective relationships and manage complex
  • Flexible - comfortable jumping in to get things done and being part of complex strategic discussions
  • Strong sense of the importance of teamwork and collaboration
  • Good communication skills to understand and communicate large, complex change

The compensation range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 based on experience level. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:     

  • Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy on a continual basis (critical).
  • Ability to use a keyboard and computer display monitor to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data.
  • Ability to respond to telephone calls.
  • Normal or corrected vision in order to read and audit files.

 

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

Health and Wellness:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
  • Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

 

Financial wellbeing:

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match 
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

 

Flexibility and time off:

  • 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • Work-life-balance

 

Personal Development:

  • Training & Development Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
  • eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
  • Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

 

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago