Erin Joslin
Lake Bluff,IL
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources and Talent Management executive with 20-plus years of experience leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, optimizing organizational effectiveness, and cultivating workforce excellence. Proven track record of designing and executing integrated, end-to-end talent strategies that accelerate business performance through leadership development, talent pipeline optimization, and elevated employee engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Talent Management
Weber-Stephen
Palatine, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Overhauling the talent management function, enhancing performance management, and strategic planning processes.
- Launched a global development program for 1,200 employees, achieving a 60% activation rate in two weeks.
- Created and piloted a succession planning framework within Product Operations, identifying the top 10% talent.
- Instituted cohesive programmatic framework for ERGs, increasing membership by 15%.
- Introduced a global learning series to instill corporate values, with over 450 participants in the first month.
Director of Talent Management
Chamberlain Group
Oakbrook, USA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Streamlined performance management, increasing engagement reflected in 85% goal submissions.
- Delivered strategic talent planning, aligning leadership on the top 10% staffing priorities.
- Launched engagement survey, achieving 60% participation and 75% employee promoter score.
- Increased DEI program participation by 25% through a refreshed BRG strategy and the co-creation of a new employee value proposition.
- Upgraded new hire onboarding experience, reducing IT system access time by 50%
Senior Director of Talent Management
US FOODS
Rosemont, USA
05.2017 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Leading foodservice distributor in the United States, supplying food and related products to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and foodservice operators. Serving over 300,000 customers. $34 billion in revenue with 29,000 employees.
- Seamlessly led the Central Region HR team of over 20 generalists, effectively navigating complex employee relations situations, an operating model rollout, and the annual review process.
- Facilitated the installation of a comprehensive and robust talent review program, tripling the number of executive successors and increasing the VP population by 10%.
- Upgraded the capability of field leadership, driving a 45% improvement in talent coverage for critical field roles.
- Completed the strategic staffing of a new functionalized operating model, placing top talent in over 100 leadership roles.
- Engaged employees of up to 1,000 associates per month in a career growth series, at an 80% satisfaction rate.
VP, Talent Management
Follett Corporation
Westchester, USA
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: A privately held leading campus retail partner with 10,000 employees, transitioning from a family-owned enterprise to a collection of independently operated entities..
- Architected an organizational health index assessment and executed a resulting strategic roadmap, aligning executives to a new corporate mission.
- Achieved a 25% improvement in the organization's leadership index.
- Improved top talent retention and installed an executive succession plan, identifying the top 10% of leaders.
Employee Experience/Employee Value Proposition Leader
Allstate Insurance
Northbrook, USA
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is one of the largest publicly held personal lines insurers with an annual average growth rate of 4-5% and overall revenue of $60 billion.
- Orchestrated a cross-functional team of fifteen in the comprehensive delivery of Allstate’s first-ever EVP, fueling an 8% increase in engagement scores.
- Delivered 35+ development sessions to over 9,000 employees, with a 92% satisfaction rate, to increase employee engagement.
- Instituted a strategic career mobility program in partnership with Talent Acquisition, improving internal placement rates by 20%.
Senior Manager, Talent Management
Allstate Insurance
Northbrook, USA
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided strategic talent consulting and program execution in implementing a values-based, company-wide competency model, leadership development framework, and talent planning approach, driving cultural alignment, leadership effectiveness, and enterprise-wide growth culture planning.
- Created and implemented a core competency model within six months, engaging 10% of top leaders and establishing clear and consistent performance standards for all employees.
- Implemented a strategic talent planning methodology and HR market analysis, culminating in the prioritization of three key talent initiatives across all functions.
- Consulted executive HR leadership annually with data-driven insights, shaping culture, strategy, and future growth decisions. growth decisions
Senior Manager, Talent Management and HRBP
Allstate Insurance
Northbrook, USA
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Directed HR and talent strategy for the finance function.
- Fostered a positive work environment by engaging with the executive team in the effective delivery of all HR and talent initiatives.
- Implemented a career progression program and Talent Council, increasing lateral talent movements and promotions by 15%, and improving employee perceptions of management by 10% to drive engagement.
Organization Development Consultant
Allstate Insurance Co
Northbrook, IL
03.2004 - 03.2005
- Deliver Change Management consulting for claims system implementation, recognition program redesign, and Customer Relationship Management function installation.
Change Management, Sr. Consultant
Business Decisions (Formerly Inforte)
Chicago, IL
01.2001 - 03.2004
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, ILBachelor's Degree - English and Communications
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Talent and performance management
- Strategic and succession planning
- Learning and Development
- Diversity and inclusion strategies
- Talent and culture assessments
- People analytics
- Skills-Based Development
- Career management
- HR Management
Timeline
Director of Talent Management
Weber-Stephen
10.2024 - Current
Director of Talent Management
Chamberlain Group
10.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Director of Talent Management
US FOODS
05.2017 - 10.2023
VP, Talent Management
Follett Corporation
07.2014 - 11.2016
Employee Experience/Employee Value Proposition Leader
Allstate Insurance
08.2011 - 07.2014
Senior Manager, Talent Management
Allstate Insurance
05.2009 - 07.2011
Senior Manager, Talent Management and HRBP
Allstate Insurance
01.2007 - 05.2009
Organization Development Consultant
Allstate Insurance Co
03.2004 - 03.2005
Change Management, Sr. Consultant
Business Decisions (Formerly Inforte)
01.2001 - 03.2004
Master of Science - Human Resources
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor's Degree - English and Communications
Loyola University Chicago
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