Position Overview

 

The System Director, Talent & Workforce Experience is a senior strategic leader responsible for shaping, advancing, and sustaining workforce culture, capability, and overall employee experience. This role provides enterprise-wide leadership across a broad and interconnected portfolio, including workforce engagement, organizational culture, organizational effectiveness, onboarding and new employee experience, retention, leadership and executive development, succession planning, and system-wide learning.

 

This position also oversees governance of learning initiatives and compliance, while actively supporting large-scale workforce excellence and recognition initiatives aligned with industry standards.

 

As a core member of the HR leadership team, this role serves as the internal architect of culture transformation — translating organizational values into tangible workforce behaviors, leadership practices, and employee experiences. This leader plays a key role in driving cultural integration efforts, embedding psychological safety, just culture principles, and high-reliability practices into daily operations.

 

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in culture-building, organizational development, and leadership capability — combined with strong executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from frontline teams to executive leadership.
 

Education & Experience (Minimum Required)

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• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field required

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR or OD experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role focused on talent, culture, learning, or organizational effectiveness

 

Preferred Qualifications

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• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MS-OD, or equivalent) strongly preferred

• Proven experience leading culture transformation or organizational change within large, complex organizations (3,000+ employees; 5,000+ preferred)

• Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries strongly preferred; familiarity with workforce compliance standards, high-reliability frameworks, and clinical workforce dynamics is a plus

• Experience designing and facilitating executive development and succession planning processes at senior leadership levels

 

Preferred Skills & Certifications

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• Proficiency with Workday HCM, particularly learning, talent, and reporting modules

• Experience with LMS platforms (e.g., Skillsoft Percipio or similar)

• Strong ability to build and present workforce analytics, engagement insights, and culture dashboards to executive audiences

• Familiarity with employee engagement methodologies, high-reliability frameworks, and culture transformation models

• Experience with organizational design, change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, Kotter), and team effectiveness tools

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, ATD CPTD, or OD-related certifications preferred

• Knowledge of professional excellence and workforce recognition frameworks is a plus

 

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

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This organization is committed to creating a high-impact, people-centered environment where employees can grow, thrive, and contribute meaningfully.

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• Culture & Engagement: A collaborative environment that fosters inclusion, recognition, and employee voice through structured engagement initiatives and leadership visibility

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive healthcare coverage and additional voluntary benefits supporting employees and their families

• Well-being & Financial Security: PTO from day one, retirement plans with employer contributions, wellness incentives, and access to mental health resources

• Professional Growth: Access to extensive learning platforms, leadership development programs, tuition support, and internal mobility opportunities

• Quality of Life: Located in a region offering a strong sense of community, affordable living, and access to outdoor recreation and major metropolitan areas

 

About the Organization

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This is a well-established, not-for-profit healthcare system serving a large regional population through multiple hospitals, long-term care services, and physician practices. The organization has a significant economic footprint and employs thousands of healthcare professionals and support staff.