Job Summary

The Vice President of Talent Management is responsible for developing and implementing talent strategies that align with the company's business objectives. The VP will lead a team of talent management professionals and collaborate with senior leaders to drive a high-performance culture. This role will build, implement, and lead talent management initiatives, including: (1) leadership model development, (2) assessments for hiring and development, (3) succession planning processes, tools, (4) performance management, (5) executive coaching, (6) organizational design and efficiency support.

The role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring onsite presence every Tuesday through Thursday each week in Northfield, IL.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Strategy Development

Develop and implement a forward-thinking talent management strategy that aligns with the company's long-term goals.
Collaborate with senior leadership to understand business needs and translate them into talent initiatives.
Build consistency in key talent management processes, where limited consistency exists today (e.g. performance management, hiring assessments, developmental assessments, talent planning tools and definitions etc.)

Leadership model development

Develop a leadership framework unique to Medline to be used for assessment and development of the organization's leadership bench and to identify future high-potential leaders.

Assessments for hiring and development

Design a fully integrated assessment and development suite of tools.
The tool suite and process will be focused on targeting one or more levels of leaders with a best-in-class mix of both standard tools (e.g., personality, cognitive) and customized measures (e.g., custom 360-feedback process, simulation, situational judgement test, and/or structured interviews
Tools used for hiring should result in better hires, who stay with us longer
Tools used for assessment and development of internal employees should link to talent planning, performance management, and executive coaching approach

Succession planning processes and tools

Lead preparation of succession planning materials for BoD, ELT reviews
Define common talent profiles for key leadership talent, including data from assessments
Define common definitions of 'talent calls', '9-box' etc.
Ensure clear, future oriented profiles are in place for what is 'required' to be in a 'top 10' leadership role at Medline

Performance Management

Lead the design and execution of a performance management system that promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensure that performance appraisal processes are fair, transparent, linked to business outcomes and supports our total rewards philosophy of 'pay for performance'

Executive coaching

Develop, execute an executive coaching philosophy for Medline that outlines (in general) who coaching is for, who receives an internal / external coach, who pays, how coaching is linked to other assessment (e.g. 360) and development activities, and who the right cadre of coaches are for Medline
Select and train internal coaches or collaborate with external coaching professionals as needed.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of coaching programs, adjusting to enhance impact.

Organizational design, organizational effectiveness

Provide support to business leaders and HRBPs on key organizational design initiatives including benchmarks, tools, and alignment to business goals, outcomes
Build internal capability on organizational design (models, process, tools
Partner with WFP&A to ensure broad Medline organization is effective vis-à-vis key metrics (spans, layers etc.) and partner with HRBPs to drive visibility and plans to address inefficiencies as needed

Partnership & Collaboration

Partner effectively with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, DEI, Learning & Development, People Analytics and Executive Leadership Team to implement holistic and inclusive Talent Management strategies benefitting the entire organization.

Team Management

Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing talent management team (total of 5 employees)

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Certification / Licensure

None required.

Work Experience

10-15 years of experience in human resources, with at least 7 years in a senior talent management role, ideally within a Fortune 200 or equivalent large-scale organization.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong leadership skills to guide and inspire the HR team and the organization
Ability to develop and implement long-term talent strategies that align with the company's goals
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Strong analytical skills to assess talent needs, understand how to build rigorous assessments, and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives
Experience in managing organizational change and driving cultural transformation
Ability to build and maintain relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals
Understanding of labor laws and regulations to ensure HR Talent practices are fit for purpose and compliant

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Master's or PhD in Industrial / Organizational psychology preferred.

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here.

Every day, we're focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what's right to delivering business results, together, we're better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.