Head of Talent Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Head of Talent make in Chicago, IL? The average Head of Talent salary in Chicago, IL is $170,661 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $153,431 and $189,352. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Acceler8 Talent - Palo Alto , CA

The Head of AI is a linchpin in this revolutionary journey. This role calls for a unique individual who blends academic brilliance with rich industry experience. The Head of AI will drive the ...

LinkedIn - 36 days ago

Head of People & Culture

Shaw Bakers - South San Francisco , CA

Aligned with the company's vision and values, the Head of People & Culture will be responsible short/long term talent strategies, developing and supporting a positive and inclusive culture and ...

LinkedIn - 17 days ago

Head of Growth

StyleAI - San Francisco , CA

Strong talent density : Our team was founded by 2 Berkeley dropouts and consists of high-impact ... As the Head of Growth at StyleAI, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's expansion ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Head of Business Operations | US-Based Educational Tech Firm| Remote

Prometeo Talent - 00922 , PR

The Code Galaxy, a rapidly growing provider of coding education for kids, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their team. With a comprehensive ...

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Head of People & Operations

Oakland Promise - Oakland , CA

As the leader of our HR and operations teams, the Head of People and Operations will spearhead initiatives to attract, retain, develop, and help top talent thrive while fostering a positive and ...

LinkedIn - 27 days ago

Head of Cabin Systems

EOS Aircraft Inc - Bend , OR

The Head of Cabin Systems Engineering will be responsible for the conceptualization, design ... talent and fostering innovation. * Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities in load ...

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What does a Head of Talent do?

Common responsibilities of a Head of Talent

Track employee development and performance, and proactively implement continuous improvement initiatives tailored to employee experience and growth.

December 17, 2022

Drive change by developing and strategically leading teammates and/or change management initiatives including business transformations, organization design/evolution/development, and issues surrounding Diversity and Inclusion.

March 27, 2023

Demonstrated communication and change management skills, including the ability to effectively translate technical jargon/concepts for a lay audience, and to effectively and proactively inform, convince, influence, and educate executives, cross-functional stakeholders and team members.

September 29, 2022

Creates and monitors talent acquisition performance KPIs / SLAs and adjusts strategy and processes accordingly for continuous improvement.

November 28, 2022

Provide consult to business and HR stakeholders on talent acquisition related topics, including marketplace trends, talent availability, and sourcing and selection strategies while also ensuring legal compliance and resolution of any recruitment related needs.

January 04, 2023

Lead preparation and execution of innovative and cost-effective recruiting strategies and continually evaluate and refine recruiting processes to ensure maximum efficiency and optimal candidate experience.

February 14, 2023

Collaborate with company leadership to understand the larger corporate branding and strategize how the company wants to be perceived as an employer.

March 25, 2023

Develop and implement workforce plans, refine hiring forecasting capabilities, and establish and report on key recruiting metrics to measure team effectiveness and provide consumable metrics and actionable insights to hiring managers and leadership.

March 28, 2023

Manage, develop and evaluate a team of recruiting professionals across the United States with the goals of earning a high level of credibility as an effective and responsive internal consulting group.

April 02, 2023

Design, implement and deliver, in partnership with internal clients, an effective recruiting strategy to source and attract the highest caliber talent to support our company strategy, as well as current and future growth, including management of our employer brand.

April 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head of Talent in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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153431

189352

170661

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

167946

218747

190908

What is the average salary for Head of Talent in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head of Talent in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Head of Talent ranges from $153,431 to $189,352 with the average base salary of $170,661. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $167,946 to $218,747 with the average total cash compensation of $190,908.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$170,661	$153,431 - $189,352
Bonus	$20,247	$14,515 - $29,394
Total Pay	$190,908	$167,946 - $218,747

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Head of Talent Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,294 - $190,417	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,294 - $190,417	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,118 - $190,201	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,235 - $190,345	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,235 - $190,345	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,782 - $186,083	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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