What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of HR position at Career Strategies?
Vice President of Human Resources – Portland, OR
- Strategic and experienced Vice President of Human Resources to lead people strategy across a portfolio of Senior Living Communities.
- 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.
- 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.