Vice President Human Resources

Location: Appleton

The  Vice President, HR Operations – North Region  is the senior HR operations leader responsible for translating the Froedtert Theda Care System HR strategy into operational execution across the North Region. Reporting to the SVP, HR Operations, this role provides strategic leadership for HR operations, workforce planning, team member relations, labor relations, HR technology, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while serving as a trusted advisor to the North Region President and senior leadership team.

Operating within a highly matrixed environment, the VP ensures alignment across regional and system priorities, partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence and business leaders, and drives a consistent, integrated team member experience that supports organizational goals, population health initiatives, and value-based care.
This leader champions operational excellence, workforce retention, change management, and cultural transformation while fostering collaboration across HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Payroll, Strategy, and other support functions. Key responsibilities include leading HR modernization efforts, supporting One Workday implementation, overseeing team member lifecycle processes, leveraging workforce data to inform decisions, aligning labor relations and union avoidance strategies, and developing high-performing HR Business Partners.

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven healthcare HR senior leader with deep expertise in HR operations, change leadership, labor and employee relations, workforce strategy, and organizational effectiveness, who can influence at all levels of the organization and advance Froedtert Theda Care's mission, vision, and guiding principles through a One System approach.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead North Region HR Operations,  including strategy execution, service delivery, workforce administration, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with Froedtert Theda Care's mission, vision, business objectives, and system-wide HR strategy.
Drive alignment between human capital strategy and business goals  by delivering operational excellence, enhancing the team member experience, and partnering with leaders to address current and future workforce needs.
Operate effectively within a highly matrixed, One System environment,  partnering closely with the South Region and system HR leaders to ensure consistent execution of HR strategies, policies, programs, and priorities across the enterprise.
Serve as the North Region HR leadership integrator,  facilitating regular alignment among HR Operations, Human Resources Business Partners, and HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Benefits, Compensation, and Organizational Development) to promote collaboration, reduce silos, and ensure coordinated execution.
Act as a trusted strategic advisor  to the North Region President and Senior Leadership Team on HR operations, workforce strategy, legal risk, employee relations, labor relations, organizational effectiveness, and workforce challenges.
Develop and execute regional HR operational strategies , in partnership with the SVP, HR Operations, that support organizational objectives, growth initiatives, workforce planning, and future talent needs.
Lead and optimize team member lifecycle processes,  including onboarding, transfers, promotions, well-being, retention, and offboarding, ensuring a seamless and consistent employee experience.
Champion HR technology, innovation, and modernization efforts,  including leadership and support of major enterprise initiatives such as One Workday and other transformational programs.
Leverage workforce analytics and data-driven insights  to inform decisions, monitor outcomes, identify…