John Higgins

John Higgins, MBA, SPHR, RACR, currently serves as the Vice President of Talent Management at Essentia Health, leading initiatives in recruiting, workforce development, and performance management across the health system. Previously, John held senior positions at Sanford Health, focusing on talent acquisition and strategy, and integrated human resources efforts at Fairview Health Services. Experience also includes significant roles at The Schwan Food Company, Ceridian, Target, G&K Services, RBC Dain Rauscher, and Kelly IT & Engineering Resources, showcasing a strong background in talent management and acquisition. John holds an MBA and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Psychology from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business.