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Medulla

Manages multi-clinic chiropractic care network

HR Business Partner

Full-Time
$90k - $95k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Oak Brook, IL, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in human resources, health systems management, business administration, or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of progressive Human Resources experience is required, including meaningful employee relations experience and advising managers or business leaders.
  • Experience managing complex employee relations and performance matters is required.
  • Working knowledge of federal employment laws and experience navigating state and local employment requirements are required.
  • Experience supporting employee benefits and open enrollment is required.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret HR metrics and identify workforce trends are required.
  • The role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
  • The role requires interpersonal and communication skills to establish credibility with employees and leaders at all levels.
  • The role requires balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-moving environment.
  • The role requires organization and follow-through, including managing competing priorities across multiple locations.
  • A DMV or equivalent agency background check may be required.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a trusted HR advisor to clinical and corporate leaders on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, retention, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Build partnerships with operational leaders to understand business priorities, identify people-related challenges, and develop practical solutions that support employees and organizational goals.
  • Coach managers on leadership practices, employee communication, performance expectations, documentation, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
  • Partner with Operations, Payroll, Benefits, Legal, Finance, and other teams to support a consistent employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen HR processes, manager effectiveness, employee engagement, and retention across the organization.
  • Manage employee relations and performance matters across corporate headquarters and clinical operations in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
  • Conduct objective and thorough employee relations investigations and provide recommendations based on findings, company practices, and applicable employment laws.
  • Guide leaders through performance improvement plans, corrective action, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and other sensitive employee matters.
  • Conduct stay and exit interviews, identify recurring themes, and recommend strategies to improve retention and the employee experience.
  • Promote consistent and equitable application of HR policies and practices across locations.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and support employee lifecycle transactions, including internal transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and other position changes.
  • Support timely Form I-9 completion, audits, and employment eligibility compliance.
  • Serve as a resource for employee benefit questions and participate in annual open enrollment, employee education, and benefits communication.
  • Respond to employee questions and HR service requests through the HR ticketing system with professionalism, accuracy, and appropriate urgency.
  • Process employment verification requests and support other HR administrative requirements as needed.
  • Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment laws and partner with HR leadership to maintain compliant practices across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Assist with HR vendor administration, invoice processing, and related operational responsibilities.
  • Partner with the HR Analyst, COO, CHRO, and VP of People and Culture to monitor and analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, retention, compensation, time to hire, headcount, and other people trends.
  • Translate HR data into insights and recommendations for HR and operational leadership.
  • Develop and coordinate employee engagement initiatives and events that strengthen connection, recognition, and the employee experience.
  • Support the development, communication, and adoption of HR programs and initiatives across corporate and clinical teams.
  • Monitor employer reputation and relevant social media activity and draft professional responses when appropriate.
  • Take on additional projects and responsibilities as the organization and HR function evolve.
  • Consistently support compliance with organizational policies and standards concerning privacy and confidentiality, asset protection, ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, applicable laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, and organizational procedures and protocols.
  • Perform other related duties and assist with project completion as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Multi-site healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
  • HR Business Partner, Senior HR Generalist, or comparable experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed employee populations is preferred; healthcare experience is a strong plus.
  • HRIS and HR ticketing system experience is preferred.
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Paychex or Paychex Flex is preferred.

About the company

Medulla runs a network of chiropractic clinics by combining Chiro One Wellness Centers and MyoCore Personalized Pain Care across 80+ locations. It provides drug-free, noninvasive treatments that aim to improve joint motion, muscle function, and flexibility to relieve pain. The company backs its clinicians with centralized services such as billing, insurance, marketing, clinical operations, HR, IT, and maintenance, while also offering wellness programs and education to communities and organizations. Owned by The Vistria Group, Medulla aims to expand access to conservative pain relief by growing clinics and delivering integrated management that improves patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2014

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  • Downer EDI and Audinate contracts prove Medulla can sell beyond one pilot customer.

What critics are saying

  • Medulla’s public activity is sparse after 2020, signaling weak market momentum.
  • Cook Medical remains a 12-month pilot, not a broad enterprise rollout.
  • Heavy manufacturing implementation dependence creates existential risk if integration stalls or customers churn.

What makes Medulla unique

  • Medulla combines workflow management and autonomous quality control for regulated manufacturing.
  • Its private-cloud, ISO13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 positioning is specialized.
  • Cook Medical’s Brisbane pilot validated Medulla inside real production lines.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Profit Sharing
  • Mentorship Program
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

10%