The Director, Human Resources is a high-impact member of our dynamic and energetic Human Resources team. Located in Chicago,  the Director oversees the management and development of Ventas’ most important asset – its people. They hold a critical role as business partner and trusted advisor to leaders and management to anticipate talent-related needs and deliver recommendations aligned to the business objectives of the organization, ensuring the cohesive delivery of human resources programs and services.

• Partner with the leadership team to develop strategies to support strong employee engagement and manager capability, including learning and development, succession, and workforce planning
• Coach managers and employees to strengthen work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention to drive successful business outcomes
• Engage with leaders to identify high potential performers and enhance career development to support the growth of the company
• Ensure that core processes and internal controls are executed with rigor, attention to detail and accuracy
• Drive the continuous improvement of the existing talent evaluation and performance management processes to create alignment with organizational objectives and develop best in class methods/tools to enhance skills, improve effectiveness, and enhance levels of engagement across the organization
• Identify training programs and objectives to align with company needs including leadership & management development, career development, compliance, diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I), and professional and technical skills
• Assess and recommend employee relations practices to reinforce a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee engagement
• Support and drive DE&I, ensuring day-to-day practices that cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce, and advising on goals and areas of focus with a data-driven approach
• On an ongoing basis, assess and modify existing programs and policies to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with Ventas’ culture and direction
• Lead, manage, develop and coach a team of HR professionals as well as the Office Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or other related degree required; Master’s degree desirable
• 8+ years of broad and progressive human resources experience, ideally with a well-regarded professional or financial services firm
• Successful track record of working and thriving in a dynamic, action-oriented and often ambiguous environment
• Proven experience as a trusted, strategic advisor and business partner to senior executives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to drive change by engaging others and getting buy-in through influence
• Developing and facilitating training and professional/leadership development programs at all levels within an organization
• Leading and building high-performing HR teams; developing talent and bench strength while transferring knowledge and expertise to colleagues
• Strong project management skills; proven ability to drive initiatives from concept through implementation
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to Human Resources, including broad based knowledge of employment laws with professional HR certification preferred (PHR or SPHR)
• Experience in and comfortable working in a matrixed, shared services environment