Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

The Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer is responsible for providing highly effective leadership in developing and executing human resources plans in support of the strategic direction, mission, and core values of the TDS Telecom. This position contributes to the business strategy by advising the CEO and business leaders on human resources and organizational needs and plans. The Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer serves as a member of the TDS Telecom Executive Team, acts as the TDS Telecom Data Privacy Officer and is the ESG Telecom lead.

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of rural and suburban communities throughout the U.S. With 1.2 million connections, TDS is a rapidly growing technology company. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com.
TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000® company. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Visit tdsinc.com.

• Continually assess the competitiveness of all associate programs and practices against the competition and relevant comparable companies, industries, and markets.
• Design and execute human resource plans based upon market data, customer feedback, associate feedback, legislation, people analytics and benefit and compensation trends that support the company’s strategic direction, mission, and core values.
• Work across and collaborate with the Enterprise on enterprise-related human resource topics – seeking ways to assist each other and find commonality where it makes solid business sense.
• Create and implement strategies to differentiate TDS Telecom as an employer of choice.
• Lead the development of an effective organizational structure that has effective spans of control and clear accountability.
• Function as a strategic business advisor/leader to the executive leadership team regarding key people, organizational and leadership issues.
• Responsible for effectively leading key areas of human resources, to include associate relations; associate engagement; succession planning; talent development and management; performance management; compensation; sales operations; human resource legal compliance; talent acquisition and retention; people analytics; diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging; health, welfare, safety; and recognition.
• Continuously build, lead, and motivate a strong highly effective Human resource team.

• 15+ years of progressive human resources leadership and management experience.
• Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience.

• Ability to influence/drive change and innovation in human resources practices and across the organization.
• MBA or MS degree in business, finance or human resources preferred.
• Solid experience working as part of an executive team, developing leaders and shaping the future of a Company from a human resource perspective.
• Key involvement in business strategy setting and implementation across corporate services functions; demonstrated experience playing a lead role in major transformation efforts.
• Ability to proactively plan and execute on efficient and effective human resource project timelines throughout the business cycle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to listen, respond effectively/efficiently, coach and mentor.
• Demonstrated ability in identifying and building leadership talent within larger organizations where support for initiatives must be clearly demonstrated by business outcomes.
• Strong data driven decision maker.