We're looking to expand our leadership team at NICL Laboratories!
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We are an independently owned diagnostic laboratory of about 200 employees driven by a service mission to improve the healthcare outcomes of our patients on a daily basis. We operate in a constantly changing business landscape and have been servicing this industry for over 45 years.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a new member of our core leadership team whose focus will be on strategically significant corporate operational projects and support. Broadly speaking, the Corporate Projects Specialist will manage various projects and initiatives, ensure their successful implementation and active ongoing monitoring, coordinating and collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders, and supporting various corporate objectives.
The Corporate Projects Specialist will be involved in all operational workflows as they relate to financial priorities and strong delivery on our key data statistics and benchmarks. As such, their primary responsibilities will derive from their active participation and leadership in strategic operational initiatives as well as ongoing company objectives, such as customer and patient service delivery, revenue and billing, personnel management, and P&L-related needs. This position requires strategic management and prioritization of projects across the organization with many stakeholders.
Projects may vary depending on corporate needs, but regular core projects may include, for example:
Monitoring systems data on key performance metrics to assess our service delivery and identify areas for improvement
Communicating corporate priorities among management and across the organization, and ensuring implementation with accountability among relevant stakeholders
Preparing data analysis to facilitate management decision-making, and identifying key steps to meet needed outcomes
Analysis and structured business assessment to understand the financial impact of various services, regions, operations, clients, and payors
Setting appropriate payroll targets for departments; monitoring payroll performance and effecting change where needed
Reviewing P&L to set financial forecasts, compare to actual performance, and identify variances to be addressed
Managing company's insurance policies and key vendor contracts
Working with department managers on performance management and periodic performance reviews
Running implementation of certain employee incentive programs
This is a full-time on-site position at our corporate headquarters located just outside of Chicago in Northbrook, IL.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a candidate who is organized and resourceful with excellent communication skills, project management, and follow-through on assigned projects-a leader who can juggle multiple priorities, think critically, work with the highest integrity, and hit the ground running. We are looking for a leader who rolls up their own sleeves, leads by example, and values relationship-building across the organization. We have a long-range focus and seek applicants that have discipline and follow through on complicated initiatives.
BS/BA degree with at least 5 years working experience in a relevant field
Comfort and strong experience working with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, and QuickBooks
Strong experience with general business accounting and financial operations
Dependable data analysis skills and comfort tracking business trends
Ability to engage across the board and keep projects on track
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly to employees of all levels
Positive outlook, calm demeanor, and organized approach to business
Strong work ethic, firmness, and fairness in holding others accountable
Available to work in-person from the Northbrook headquarters full-time
Unwavering ethics and commitment to the best healthcare outcomes for all patients we service
Technical experience in diagnostic testing a big plus
Ideally, this person will have strong work experience in data analysis, accounting, and lab testing. However, we are open to candidates with diverse backgrounds who demonstrate a strong understanding and fluency in business financial operations, as well as the appropriate critical thinking, project management, and communication skills.
ABOUT NICL TEAM & CULTURE
As a key member of our team, we depend on our managers to exemplify our culture and act with the highest integrity every day, and we pride our team on some of the following:
Partnership - We value our partners who team with us, listen to others, and make balanced judgments with input from others.
Integrity - We demonstrate honesty and fairness in everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
Excellence - We are committed to the highest standards through teamwork and service-focus in all we do.