Vice President, Talent and Culture

Vice President, Talent and Culture

Location: Springfield, IL

The Vice President, Talent and Culture is a dynamic executive leader responsible for shaping and advancing a high-performing people, talent and culture strategy across the Memorial Health enterprise. This role sets forward-looking, equitable and data-informed workforce strategies that enable Memorial Health to attract, develop, engage and retain a mission-driven workforce aligned with the enterprise strategic plan.

The VP advances Memorial Health’s mission and vision by stewarding a strong, inclusive culture in support of patient safety, clinical excellence, physician partnership and colleague engagement. Bringing deep expertise in healthcare workforce strategy, HR business partnering, talent acquisition, talent management, and strengthening workforce inclusion and belonging, the VP balances enterprise strategy with disciplined execution through clear priorities, governance and accountability.

The VP drives measurable results by establishing clear goals, key performance indicators and accountability standards that support workforce sustainability, leadership capability, engagement and organizational performances.

Embodies the Memorial Health System values of Safety, Integrity, Quality and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and goals.

• Master’s degree in business administration, human resources or related field is required.

• Human-Centered Design or equivalent service design certification strongly preferred within two years of hire.
• Continuing education or certification in a minimum of two specialty areas, including but not limited to workforce strategy, talent management, leadership development, and change management.

• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in human resources, people strategy and organizational leadership.
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated executive or senior leadership experience required, preferably within a healthcare or similarly complex, regulated environment.

• Demonstrated leadership, team-building and performance management skills.
• Strong assessment, consultation and relationship-building skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across the health system.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare workforce dynamics, including clinical staffing, physician alignment and regulatory considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, interpret and analyze workforce data to inform strategy and measure impact.
• Advanced communication, coaching and facilitation skills; strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise change initiatives and culture transformation efforts.
• Strong personal and professional commitment to Memorial Health System’s mission, vision, values and culture.

• Partners closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer, executive leadership and physician leaders to align people, talent and culture priorities with Memorial Health’s strategic plan and mission, vision and values.
• Develops and executes an enterprise-wide People & Culture strategy that supports workforce sustainability, clinical excellence, growth, inclusion and organizational agility.
• Serves as a strategic advisor on organizational design, workforce capability and leadership effectiveness.
• Establishes enterprise people and workforce KPIs to measure progress, impact and outcomes.

• Leads and develops a high-performing HR Business Partner model that provides strategic, consultative support to leaders across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Ensures HR Business Partners operate as trusted advisors focused on leadership effectiveness, talent outcomes and organizational health.
• Establishes clear expectations, capabilities and success measures for the HR Business Partner function.

• Leads enterprise workforce strategy and planning, anticipating future talent and capability needs aligned with care delivery models and service line priorities.
• Partners with clinical,…