VP of People Strategy & Enterprise Transformation

Lifespace Communities, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 186,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Vice President of Human Resources to shape enterprise people strategy, advise senior leaders, and lead transformation that strengthens organizational capability while building a culture of excellence.

This is a senior, business-minded HR role offering strategic impact at scale. The role requires 12+ years of HR leadership in complex environments, with expertise across talent management, total rewards, analytics, and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in HR/OD or MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience across multiple HR disciplines.
• Experience with HR technology, analytics, and workforce data to improve business performance.
• Healthcare/senior living or service-oriented environment valued.
• Ability and willingness to travel as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise people strategy aligned with Lifespace's mission, business priorities, growth strategy, and long-term vision.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior and operational leaders, translating business priorities into actionable workforce strategies.
• Strengthen Lifespace's position as an employer of choice, advancing strategies that attract, engage, develop, and retain exceptional talent.
• Lead organizational transformation and change, helping leaders and teams navigate an evolving business environment.
• Advance talent management, succession planning, leadership development, performance, and workforce planning across the enterprise.
• Lead a competitive and sustainable total rewards strategy, leveraging compensation and benefits to drive performance, engagement, retention, and desired behaviors.
• Build and develop a high-performing HR organization known for business acumen, collaboration, accountability, and practical solutions.
• Champion Lifespace's culture and values, ensuring Living Lifespace behaviors are embedded throughout the team member experience.
• Advance practices that foster an inclusive workplace where team members can contribute, grow, and succeed.
• Develop proactive workforce and retention strategies that anticipate changing talent needs.
• Support M&A due diligence and integration when needed, including organizational design, policies, compensation and benefits, communications, and onboarding.

Skills

Leadership experience

Talent management

Organizational development

Change management

Leadership development

HR analytics

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/OD

Master's degree in HR/OD or MBA

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Lifespace Communities, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Vice President of Human Resources to shape enterprise people strategy, advise senior leaders, and lead transformation that strengthens organizational capability while building a culture of excellence.

This is a senior, business-minded HR role offering strategic impact at scale. The role requires 12+ years of HR leadership in complex environments, with expertise across talent management, total rewards, analytics, and organizational development.