Director, Talent Assessments (Northfield, IL)

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 closely with HR and business leaders to ensure assessments are aligned with organizational goals, provide measurable ROI, and support data-driven talent decisions. This role also facilitates executive debriefs and development sessions, ensuring insights are translated into actionable development plans.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment Strategy & Roadmap

• 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.

Executive Assessment & Development

• 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.

Assessment Design & Implementation

• 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.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Data & Insights

• 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 JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in I/O Psychology, human resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field (PhD preferred)

Certification / Licensure

• None required.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience 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 of the organization.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and inspire the HR team and the organization
• Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies that align with the company’s goals
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

Preferred Experience

Education

• PhD in industrial / organizational psychology preferred.

Work Experience

• Experience in global fortune 500

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$152,880.00 - $229,320.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates 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 federal, state, or local laws.