Clayton Thornhill, MBA in

Clayton Thornhill, MBA

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Vice President — HR Strategic Business Partner at Mercy
📍 Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Clayton is an innovative HR executive at Mercy with over 20 years of experience in talent strategy and data-driven people management. Holding an MBA and both SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications, he specializes in aligning financial objectives with employee morale and organizational culture, with a strong focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Outside of his corporate role, Clayton is deeply committed to community service, earning multiple awards for leadership and his contributions to special populations. He also dedicates time to mentoring the next generation of business leaders as an Adjunct Professor at McKendree University, sharing his practical expertise with students.

He received the Carol Kimmel Community Service Award for his volunteer work supporting vulnerable individuals in senior, youth, and health-related organizations.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Vice President — HR Strategic Business Partner
Job Level
Senior
Location
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
Personality Overview

How Clayton shows up

Demanding
Upfront
ROI Conscious

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Priorities

Topics Clayton cares about

DEI Leadership
Recognized as a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, earning honors from organizations like the St. Louis Urban League and the Center for Racial Harmony.
Data-Driven HR
Emphasizes using an analytical approach with empathetic listening to shape talent strategy and engage with business leaders on people management tactics.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
Vice President — HR Strategic Business Partner
Mercy
10-2016 - 3-2022
Chief Human Resources Officer
Great Circle
9-2015 - 10-2016
Vice President Human Resources
H. D. Smith
7-2014 - 9-2015
Senior HR Manager, Corporate Finance
Walmart
1-2010 - 7-2014
Senior Regional HR manager
Walmart
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Education
MBA
Fontbonne University
BS
McKendree University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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