The Christopher Group Seeking Director of Talent and Inclusion for SRAM
April 4, 2022 – The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by SRAM, one of the world’s largest suppliers of components to the bike industry, to lead its search for a director of talent and inclusion. The search is being led by managing director Pam Noble and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is the perfect opportunity to work for a rapidly growing, privately held company that is working to round out their human resource leadership team,” said Ms. Noble. “SRAM is not only very employee focused, but they are concerned about the environment and are also striving to broaden the biking industry to people from all spectrums of life.”
The director of talent and inclusion will help drive a portfolio of talent strategies across SRAM including team member training and development, diversity & inclusion, and talent acquisition, the search firm says. They will also lead a team that collaborates with senior managers and site HR leaders to develop talent programs to build organizational capability that will contribute to a high performance/high trust culture across all SRAM locations. This includes leadership development programs, talent acquisition & onboarding, succession planning, and team member engagement.
The incoming leader will ensure recruitment practices and tools continue to attract great candidates and find new ways to connect with diverse communities to tell SRAMs story and connect candidates with job opportunities. They will work closely with the CIO (continuous improvement office) on training programs and reinforce tools to help embed continuous improvement culture throughout SRAM.
Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 4,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 9+ countries and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Founded in 1998 by Tom and Paula Christopher (former HR executives with GE, Pepsi, Progressive Insurance and Citigroup), The Christopher Group is a leading boutique HR executive search and staffing solutions firms. The firm is staffed by former HR professionals and trained search practitioners who use proprietary, scientific, and industry-leading systems, tools, and processes. The firm has offices in Willoughby, OH; Sarasota, FL; and Kansas City, MO.
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Ms. Noble is president of the HR consulting services division unit as well as practice leader for the firm’s expanding diversity, equity, inclusion and engagement practice. She joined The Christopher Group leadership team as chief human resources officer and managing partner last year. She brings over 25 years of comprehensive human resources leadership to the firm. “I have had the privilege of knowing Pam for over 20 years,” said Mr. Christopher. “She is one of the finest and most capable HR executives nationwide. Additionally, her expertise in the areas of culture, change management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and executive coaching is truly outstanding. Finally, she is a true servant leader.”
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Ms. Kilkenney has worked in human resources for over 15 years as both a recruiter and HR generalist. She works with and places exceptional manager and director-level human resources candidates across the U.S. Prior to joining TCG, Ms. Kilkenney worked in corporate talent acquisition with PartsSource and OfficeMax as well as contract and permanent placement recruitment with Brickpath Group and IT consulting firms.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief; Dale M. Zupsansky, Managing Editor; and Stephen Sawicki, Managing Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
