Vice President of Human Resources

As a senior executive reporting to the CEO, will lead the entire HR function, strengthening our company culture, driving employee engagement, and ensuring that our people practices enable operational excellence and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• This role requires a hands-on leader who can translate business goals into workforce strategies, specifically in high-volume recruiting, talent management, employee relations, and compliance with state and federal labor laws.
• Partner with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with the company’s goals for occupancy, resident satisfaction, and growth.
• Develop and implement HR plans and policies to support a high-performing and compliant workforce.
• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent in a competitive market, focusing on decreasing turnover.
• Develop and improving onboarding, training, and career pathing to enhance employee engagement.
• Foster a compassionate, service-oriented culture that aligns with the mission of resident care and resident satisfaction.
• Oversee all facets of the HR lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
• Ensure full HR compliance and risk management across a multi-state workforce, including ADA, FMLA, and specific senior living/fair housing regulations.
• Leverage HRIS data and analytics to track key metrics (turnover rate, vacancy rates, employee satisfaction) and report on HR effectiveness.
• Deliver escalation leadership and oversight for complex employee relations matters, including investigations and termination decisions.
• Design competitive compensation and benefits strategies that attract and retain skilled employees.
• Conduct regular pay equity audits and market benchmarking to remain competitive in the senior living/multi-family sector.

Experience:

•10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role, preferably in senior living, multi-family property management, or hospitality.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Certification: SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is highly preferred.
• Compliance: Deep knowledge of multi-state employment law (especially [mention specific states, e.g., California/Texas]).

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor HR teams and partner effectively with C-suite executives.
• Technical: Proficiency with HRIS systems.
• Travel: Ability to travel to various communities/locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer