Vice President | Human Resources

Tamarack Health is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Human Resources to lead and elevate our people strategy across all sites. This executive role partners closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Sr. Leader team, to drive organizational effectiveness, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. The ideal candidate brings broad expertise beyond traditional HR, including Employee Health, Organizational Development & Learning, Clinical Education, and Pastoral Care. We’re looking for a hands-on, influential leader with strong executive presence—someone who can quickly build credibility, inspire trust, and shape the future of our workforce. This is a highly visible position with significant impact across our teams and the communities we serve. As an independent medical center with multiple locations, we live our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of our region, including our most important resource—employees. Not far from Duluth, MN, our main campuses in Hayward and Ashland, Wisconsin, reside in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin where you can balance work and home life by on our beautiful lakes and trails by partaking in personal interests such as biking, cross-country skiing, hiking, fishing, water sports, ATVing, snowmobiling, and much more. Primary ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the strategic and operational planning processes as a member of the senior leadership team Plan, staff and budget all operational areas of responsibility to ensure appropriate execution on business strategy while achieving business objectives in an efficient and effective manner Understand the changing external marketplace, how the organization competes, and the diverse expectations of the various generations in the workforce, to develop and implement innovative organizational and talent strategies. Serve as a strategic thought partner and advisor to leaders in all areas of HR including employee relations, development, and risk management to create a healthy and safe workplace. Oversee compensation and benefits programs. Drive innovative talent assessment, performance management, succession planning, mentoring learning and development programs to best suit leader and employee needs. Ensure teams reporting to this role collaborate across sites to enhance programs in all departments of responsibility Direct experience working with labor relations and maintaining strong relationships between the organization and Unions. Leverage technology to improve mission critical functions and expand data analytics in tracking and reporting HR metrics to better anticipate future trends and make informed decisions. Identify and implement team building and employee development activities that promote highly functioning teams. Drive innovative employee health and wellness programs to promote an all-around safe and healthy workforce. QualificationsBachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree in business or human resources preferred. 10+ years of Human Resources leadership experience preferred Healthcare operational background preferred Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment Analytical ability necessary to evaluate staff, address and improve in areas of responsibility, and devise solutions to complex problems. Create an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance and HR best practices. Maintain regulatory requirements Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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