VP, Belonging & Workforce Development

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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If you are interested in learning more about this role, or would like to make a referral, please contact Abby Walsh at [email protected]

The Vice President will work collaboratively with senior leadership, Human Resources, and other key stakeholders to enhance employee engagement, retention, and development, with a particular focus on building a culture of belonging where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. This role will also lead workforce development strategies that nurture talent, promote continuous learning, and build a pipeline of diverse leaders who reflect the community we serve. This leader will drive strategies to enhance workforce development, advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and ensure the hospital’s workforce is aligned with the hospital’s mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to children and families. To achieve this goal, the new Vice President will need to build collaborative relationships and partnerships in the community that are mutually beneficial to all parties.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Bachelor's degree required, with a Master's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• A minimum of seven years' experience demonstrating leadership in advancing ID&E or relevant experience within a complex organization including possession of knowledge on contemporary diversity and inclusion concepts and issues.
• Experience and knowledge of health equity is desired.
• A minimum of eight years’ leadership experience .
• Strong business acumen, with ability to understand organization dynamics and navigate corporate cultures.
• Strategic thinker with ability to link and integrate diversity and inclusion objectives with business goals and future trends.
• Proven record of identifying opportunities and delivering innovative solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships at all levels, both internal and external to the company. The ability to influence leaders at all levels without direct authority is crucial to this role.
• Experience in leading multiple project-based initiatives across complex organizations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage others at all levels of the organization.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to provide effective leadership for ID&E team.
• Demonstrated track record of success with the following leadership competencies: Persuades, Drives Engagement, Customer Focus, Ensures Accountability, Values Differences, and Situational Adaptability. Manages Complexity, and Action Oriented and influence.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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