Senior Vice President, Talent Management

WHO WE ARE: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. We partner with volunteers to accomplish our work. Staff members engage volunteers through effective and timely communications, facilitating meaningful opportunities, and continually seeking and providing feedback for reciprocal growth and learning. Job Summary: The Senior Vice President

(SVP)

, Talent Management

(Talent Management Lead)

is

a key leader within the National MS Society

(the Society)

and, as such, must maintain a broad knowledge of

our organization

,

exemplify our values,

contribute positively to our mission

, and

collaborate

in

strategic discussions and tactical project teams cross functionally. The Talent Management Lead (as we infor

mally reference the position)

is r

esponsible for

leading and contributing to the successful operations of the Talent Management team

on behalf of our Mission.

Putting the organization first, t

his leader acti

vely

c

ollaborates wit

h

the P

eople & Culture (P&C)

team and cross functionally

with leaders

of

each function

,

to d

esign

,

implemen

t

,

and evolve

"right-sized"

HR

best practices

to enable

the

organization's strategy and culture

goals. This leader u

n

derstands and

is committed to

the development of

people at all levels

-

utilizing

coaching, empowerment, and accountability

to

increase the effectiveness of

our

entire team, but specifically our leaders

.

It is critical that this

person

serves

as a

knowledgeable and trusted business partner

who

se credibility is

grounded in

business acumen,

fiscal responsibility, alignment to

our Mission, Vision, and Values

- combined with the specialty

expertise

of the HR acumen.

Finally, this leader cares about people, and

leads the Talent Management function with

humility and humanity

and hospitality. Primary

Responsibilities: Provide strategic

,

operational

, and tactical

HR leadership

in

partnership with the Chief People & Culture Officer and the People & Culture team

for the Society.

Lead core employee lifecycle functions, including talent management, employee relations, performance management,

talent acquisition,

internal mobility,

workforce planning, recruiting, succession planning, culture, and employee engagement.

Leverage, support, and enable function peers who lead Learning & Development, Payroll, Benefits, Org. Health and reporting, compensation, and Total Rewards.

Action

our

commitments to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility

by

imbedding

within all workflows - ensuring that we cultivate a workplace that values and

leverages

our team.

Design and implement strategies for talent acquisition, performance systems, succession planning, and employee development

-

seek

ing

to improve efficiency through automation and AI enabled tools

within every workflow

- and

leveraging

existing Workday HCM platf

orm.

In partnership with

our

Learning & Development

Lead,

develop and then

f

acilitate

performance

and

talent review

s,

onboarding

, succession

planning,

and

training &

development

actions

- ensuring

leadership is engaged

and that

optimal

outcomes are defined and delivered.

In partnership

with

our

People Operations

L

ead,

establish

and then track and measure HR analytics to evaluate program effectiveness, org. health, and outcomes.

Identif

y

,

monitor

, and analyze HR metrics to measure trends and progress against strategic goal accomplishment. Use data to make business cases to executive leadership and to

identify

when changes or modifications to HR programs or projects are necessary.

Partner with the Legal & Risk

(L&R)

team to

maintain

up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and ensure effective application and organizational compliance.

In collaboration with P&C Leads and L&R team e

nsure relevant policies, programs, and procedures exist to enable our workforce with the tools and resources needed to achieve outcomes.

Remain up to date on HR best practices and trends

ensuring we incorporate if applicable

Address complex employee relations issues

and

cond

uct

investigation

s

seeking

to support

a positive, engaging, and compliant work environment.

Negotiate and manage complex dispute resolution, handling confidential issues professionally and appropriately

in accordance with

relevant legislation.

When applicable, g

uide the organization through change

management

initiatives

,

advising

client group on

best practices and supporting

change management and implementations.

What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or related field

Master's degree (or equivalent) preferred with a focus in

Business or HR

Progressive leadership

experience

: 15+ years of experience in leadership roles, with

a significant portion

within Human Resources roles focus

ed

on Talent Management

Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR

business partner experience

with

deep experience within the employee relations and conflict resolution space

Human resources or operations experience gained in the non-profit sector preferred

Experience in supporting board relations and specifically developing content to support strategic human capital updates and discussions to advance

organizational strategies

HR certification (

e.g.

CHRL, SHRP, PHR, SPHR)

preferred

Strong communication

skills

hone

d

through

experience in various

formats -

verbal, written,

remote, in person, 1;1,

groups of all sizes, formal and informal

,

et cetera

Excellent EQ interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with people from all backgrounds and at various career stages and with a range of skills, education, and capabilities

Strong collaboration skills

demonstrated

within

remote

and

hybrid teams

C

apable

as facilitator to

engage, inspire, and

communicate

concepts and expectations

Initiative to

improve business processes and to

leverage

automation and AI

Strong working knowledge an

d experience

leveraging

Workday HCM with ability to use base system to enable clean workflows for

all stakeholders

Ability to analyze data from multiple sources to create a narrative/and tell the story - trends, successes opportunities

Microsoft office suite: Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams

Location Requirements Remote - Flexible Location

Willingness and ability to travel 20% or more for internal planning sessions, regional meetings, and organizational events

Work is primarily performed remotely, however, when possible and necessary, teams meet in person to conduct the business of the organization and build team relationships.

Compensation | Benefits: The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is

$160,000-$210,000 . Final offers will be based on the candidate'sgeographic location, consider career experience and may vary from this range due to these and other factors. You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package that the Society provides to employees. Your benefits include a considerable Paid Time Off Plan; Paid Holidays; 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match; Commuter Benefit Plan; Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings. Not to mention, you will join an incredible mission focused team of people! We're committed to supporting the growth of every employee through a structured and transparent approach to

career development . We use Talent Portraits

to define clear expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths - whether you're growing as a people leader or deepening your expertise as an individual contributor. Each role is thoughtfully placed within one of these pathways (Leadership or Partner) to help you understand how it fits into our broader organization and your potential career journey. This position is classified as

Leadership- Leading Leaders The National MS Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: We appreciate your consideration of our job opportunities and strive to make it as effortless as possible to apply for our positions. With only a few required sections and the option to use our resume parsing tool, we aim to streamline the application experience, saving you time and effort. Additionally, if you wish to include a

cover letter

with your application, please feel free to attach it along with your

resume , and any other documents required, to the

Resume/CV document upload section

at the bottom of the

My Experience

page. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to receiving your application! Important :

You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.

The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. If you experience any trouble submitting your materials, please check out our

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