Director, Contingent Labor

Department:

10000 Diversified Care - Divisional Administrative Expense

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 8am-5pm

Pay Range

$66.85 - $100.30

Major Responsibilities:

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Collaborates with internal stakeholders to identify staffing gaps, define job specifications, and ensure alignment with Advocate Health’s short- and long-term workforce goals.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Establishes and manages external staffing agreements in partnership with Legal, including contract negotiation, rate reviews, and compliance oversight.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensures adherence to all federal, state, and internal regulatory requirements through ongoing audits and process reviews.
• Technology & Data Optimization: Oversees the vendor management system (VMS), ensuring meaningful metrics are captured and used to inform decision-making and improve program performance.
• Business Development & Strategic Alignment: Leads Diversified Care’s strategic planning initiatives in collaboration with system recruitment leadership to support enterprise growth and transformation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintains strong relationships with patient service market leaders, resolves clinical practice challenges, and serves as a liaison between internal teams and external vendors.
• MSP Oversight: Manages relationships with Master Service Providers (MSPs), setting clear goals and performance metrics aligned with Advocate Health’s strategic priorities.
• Team Leadership: Responsible for recruitment, development, and performance management of staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Budget Management: Develops and manages operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ethical Leadership: Upholds Advocate Health’s Code of Ethical Conduct and ensures compliance across all supervised teams and activities.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Human Resources or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 7 years of experience in employment that includes experience managing the recruitment of clinicians and various other healthcare and business staff. Includes 3 years of management experience in management of staff, budgets, and multiple functions at the supervisor or manager level.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations that influence human resources/employment and any potential implications.
• Excellent listening and consulting skills. Demonstrated ability to develop operational partnerships, assess complex hiring issues and needs, and deliver appropriate recruiting solutions across a multiple client portfolio.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing recruitment plans and developing business development strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, consistently demonstrating a high degree of professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or similar products.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires travel so will be exposed to road, weather and travel hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teamm