Patterson Companies, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Sr Director of Talent & Organizational Effectiveness
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $222K/yr
12+ years expPatterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Sr Director of Talent & Organizational Effectiveness who will be responsible for designing and executing strategies that enhance organizational performance and workforce engagement. The role involves partnering with various HR and business teams to create systems that align people, culture, and business strategy for long-term success.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of an integrated Talent Management strategy that aligns talent, learning, and change capabilities with business objectives
Partner with HR Business Partners and HR VPs to assess organizational needs and deliver scalable, high-impact development and change initiatives
Serve as a thought partner to leadership in shaping enterprise culture, organization design, and strategic workforce priorities
Enhance and operationalize an enterprise-wide change management framework, tools, and capability-building strategies
Lead and scale up the organization change management team to perform at the enterprise change management level
Design and deliver leadership and manager development strategies that strengthen the leadership pipeline from emerging leaders to executives
Partner with leaders and HR partners to define leadership expectations and integrate them into talent management processes
Lead the creation and execution of enterprise leadership development programs, assessments, and coaching initiatives
Oversee the design, delivery, and governance of enterprise learning programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and capability needs
Lead a team of learning professionals in applying modern instructional design methods, including blended learning, experiential programs, and digital learning solutions
Leverage data and technology to evaluate learning effectiveness and enhance learner engagement
Develop and implement comprehensive talent management programs aligned with organizational goals
Develop and implement enterprise talent development strategies, including succession planning, high-potential identification, and career pathing
Implement and refine talent frameworks that promote mobility, diversity, and leadership bench strength
Lead enterprise employee listening and engagement strategies to gather meaningful insights into the employee experience
Translate data into actionable recommendations that enhance culture, inclusion, and performance
Consult with leaders on organizational health, engagement trends, and interventions that drive continuous improvement
Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned
Accountable for team staffing and managing direct reports to include development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties
Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Company’s Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field or equivalent education and/or experience
12 years progressive experience in Organization Development, Learning & Development, or Talent Management, including 6+ years in leadership roles
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams and vendor partnerships
Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide initiatives that build leadership capability, improve engagement, and drive measurable business results
Expertise in change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, Kotter, AIM), leadership development, and talent management processes
Strong facilitation, consulting, and coaching skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across complex organizations
Strong understanding of talent management, development, change management and retention strategies
Ability to use and analyze data in decision making
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and program design skills
Preferred
Experience in applying organization design principles
Experience in developing and implementing succession planning and talent management practices across a complex organization
Company
Patterson Companies, Inc.
Patterson strengthens the oral and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-12-11Acquired
1992-11-06IPO
Leadership Team
Mark S. Walchirk
President and CEO
Tony Pellerin
Vice President, Strategy / Corporate Development / M&A
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