Medline Industries, LP
Director, Talent Assessments (Northfield, IL)
Medline Industries, LP, Northfield, Illinois, United States
Overview
Director, Talent Assessments (Northfield, IL)
– Medline Industries, LP Job Summary: The Director of Talent Assessments is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of Medline’s enterprise-wide talent assessment strategy. This role leads the creation and execution of assessment tools and processes for both internal and external candidates, with a near-term focus on officer-level (VP+) selection and development. The Director partners with HR and business leaders to ensure assessments are aligned with organizational goals, provide measurable ROI, and support data-driven talent decisions. The role also facilitates executive debriefs and development sessions, ensuring insights are translated into actionable development plans.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive talent assessment strategy aligned with Medline’s business priorities.
Prioritize assessment initiatives based on organizational impact, business need, and ROI.
Establish governance and standards for assessment use across the employee lifecycle.
Design and implement robust assessment processes for officer-level (VP+) selection and development.
Facilitate individual assessment debriefs with hiring managers, recruiters, and HRBPs.
Conduct development-focused feedback sessions with senior leaders to support growth and succession planning.
Build and maintain a suite of validated assessment tools (e.g., cognitive, personality, simulations, 360s) for selection and development.
Ensure assessments are fair, legally defensible, and aligned with Medline’s leadership competencies.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.
Manage relationships with external assessment providers, ensuring quality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HRBPs, and People Analytics to integrate assessments into broader talent processes.
Leverage assessment data to inform talent decisions, succession planning, and leadership development.
Develop and report on key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of assessment programs.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Master’s degree in I/O Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field (PhD preferred).
Work Experience: Minimum of 8 years designing and implementing talent assessment and selection systems; demonstrated success in executive-level assessment and development; experience managing vendor relationships and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Deep expertise in psychometrics, validation, and legal compliance of assessments; strong executive presence and facilitation skills; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders; proven ability to influence and collaborate across all levels; strong project management and organizational skills; strong leadership skills; ability to develop and implement long-term strategies; excellent communication skills.
Preferred Experience: PhD in Industrial / Organizational Psychology; experience in global Fortune 500 environments.
Equal Opportunity Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Human Resources
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Director, Talent Assessments (Northfield, IL)
– Medline Industries, LP Job Summary: The Director of Talent Assessments is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of Medline’s enterprise-wide talent assessment strategy. This role leads the creation and execution of assessment tools and processes for both internal and external candidates, with a near-term focus on officer-level (VP+) selection and development. The Director partners with HR and business leaders to ensure assessments are aligned with organizational goals, provide measurable ROI, and support data-driven talent decisions. The role also facilitates executive debriefs and development sessions, ensuring insights are translated into actionable development plans.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive talent assessment strategy aligned with Medline’s business priorities.
Prioritize assessment initiatives based on organizational impact, business need, and ROI.
Establish governance and standards for assessment use across the employee lifecycle.
Design and implement robust assessment processes for officer-level (VP+) selection and development.
Facilitate individual assessment debriefs with hiring managers, recruiters, and HRBPs.
Conduct development-focused feedback sessions with senior leaders to support growth and succession planning.
Build and maintain a suite of validated assessment tools (e.g., cognitive, personality, simulations, 360s) for selection and development.
Ensure assessments are fair, legally defensible, and aligned with Medline’s leadership competencies.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.
Manage relationships with external assessment providers, ensuring quality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HRBPs, and People Analytics to integrate assessments into broader talent processes.
Leverage assessment data to inform talent decisions, succession planning, and leadership development.
Develop and report on key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of assessment programs.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Master’s degree in I/O Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field (PhD preferred).
Work Experience: Minimum of 8 years designing and implementing talent assessment and selection systems; demonstrated success in executive-level assessment and development; experience managing vendor relationships and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Deep expertise in psychometrics, validation, and legal compliance of assessments; strong executive presence and facilitation skills; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders; proven ability to influence and collaborate across all levels; strong project management and organizational skills; strong leadership skills; ability to develop and implement long-term strategies; excellent communication skills.
Preferred Experience: PhD in Industrial / Organizational Psychology; experience in global Fortune 500 environments.
Equal Opportunity Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Human Resources
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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