VP of Human Resources

About the role

The Staff VP Human Resources for Technology is responsible for HR human capital strategy that will drive the business to meet its goals within Anthem’s Technology and Digital teams. The role supports our Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer and has overall responsibility for the people aspects of these two teams, and partners with HR stakeholders to create tailored talent strategies that enable the success of these teams.

The primary duties may include, but are not limited to

• Work closely with the business to evaluate and develop end to end human capital strategies and ensure proper integration and alignment to HR strategic goals.
• Partner with business leadership in succession planning, leadership development/deployment and larger scale transformations in talent, both short term and medium term.
• Provide insightful data to guide decision making and offer proactive solutions, solving problems and getting to the root cause and resolve issues.
• Consult with leadership to create comprehensive people plans to influence lasting and sustainable efficiencies.
• Provide decision support for business unit leaders and senior management teams operational and business goals.
• Provide visible sponsorship and guidance for major change initiatives.
• Hire, trains, coaches, counsels and evaluates performance of direct reports.

Professional Experience/education

• Requires a strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute logical analysis to drive toward key decisions
• Senior level HR operations and leadership experience
• Acquisition and integration experience preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience with significant large-scale project management, strategic planning and/or consulting in the health care industry or related large scale industry; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
• Demonstrated analytical skills, sense of curiosity, and effective problem solving
• Ability to work through ambiguity, putting structure and "glide path" to broad enterprise initiatives
• Proficiency evaluating market trends and building actionable strategy
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication, persuasion and negotiation skills required. Must be able to work across all levels of the company spanning from Board/CEO/Senior team leadership to front line-level audiences