LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of a global leader in food manufacturing in Chicago, seeking a Head of Talent Management due to a promotion. This organization has been producing iconic brands for over 100 years and has a global footprint while maintaining an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture.
The Head of Talent Management will have the opportunity to partner directly with business leaders across the organization to implement talent strategy across all manufacturing and corporate locations. This individual will drive transformational programs and processes, aligning talent management strategies with organizational values.
Head of Talent Management Responsibilities:
- Develop a performance management system for managing performance that fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring feedback is impactful and supports growth for all team members.
- Lead and manage talent review and performance management initiatives, ensuring they’re in sync with organizational goals and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative culture.
- Create pathways and strategies for employees to advance their careers, enhancing skills, contributing meaningfully, and building rewarding careers within the company.
- Evaluate talent gaps and craft a succession planning framework to ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders.
- Leverage talent data and emerging trends to deliver actionable insights, supporting informed decisions and highlighting future talent needs.
- Champion a culture of high performance by aligning talent initiatives with company values, establishing leadership behaviors that reflect those values, and ensuring an exceptional employee experience that drives retention and engagement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related discipline; Master’s degree or comparable experience is a plus.
- 10+ years of human resources experience.
- 8+ years of proven experience in talent management and organizational development.
- Manufacturing or CPG experience highly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in designing and delivering transformative talent initiatives aligned with business goals.
- Change management experience.
- Proven ability to inspire and lead teams across diverse levels of the organization.
- Skilled in analyzing talent data and trends to support strategic planning.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
This role offers a competitive pay and a flexible, hybrid working model. This position requires up to 20% domestic travel. If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications, apply today.
Rachel Holmes
Principal, Human Resources
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
