Vice President, Talent and Culture

Vice President, Talent and Culture

Location: Springfield, IL

About the Opportunity

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.

• Partners closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer, executive leadership and physician leaders to

• Develops and executes an enterprise-wide People & Culture strategy that supports workforce

• 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

• Ensures HR Business Partners operate as trusted advisors focused on leadership effectiveness, talent

• 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

• Partners with clinical, operational and physician leaders to address workforce supply, demand and

• Utilizes workforce insights and analytics to guide enterprise workforce decisions and investments.

• Sets enterprise talent acquisition strategy, including hiring priorities, workforce segmentation and

• Partners with Marketing and Communications to align employer brand with Memorial Health’s mission,

• Establishes success metrics for talent acquisition effectiveness, quality, equity and experience.

• Leads enterprise talent management strategy inclusive of performance management philosophy,

• Ensures professional development strategies support leadership capability, clinical excellence and

• Oversees enterprise succession planning and high-potential talent strategies in partnership with executive

• Serves as the enterprise culture steward, embedding Memorial Health’s values throughout the colleague

• Serves as a connector across the enterprise, ensuring people, talent and culture strategies are consistent,

• Leads engagement and listening strategies, translating insights into actionable enterprise priorities.

• Manage budgets, resources and vendor partnerships ensuring efficient use of investments and talent,

• Lead, mentor and develop a high performing talent and culture team with clear roles, expectations and

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement and engagement

• Develop and oversee operating models, workflows and governance for intake, prioritization and execution

• Manage budgets, resources and vendor partnerships ensuring efficient use of investments and talent,

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

• 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

• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in human resources, people strategy and organizational

• Minimum of ten years of experience leading complex HR operational functions such as HR business partners,

• Minimum of five years of demonstrated executive or senior leadership experience required, preferably within

• Demonstrated leadership, team-building and performance management skills.
• Strong assessment, consultation and relationship-building skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare workforce dynamics, including clinical staffing, physician

• 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