VP of People & Culture

Job Title: Vice President of People & Culture

Department: Human Resources
Immediate Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer
Status: Exempt

Lead the People Strategy That Shapes an Exceptional Place to Live and Work!
Atlantic Shores is seeking a visionary Vice President of People & Culture to elevate our employee experience, strengthen our organizational culture, and ensure we continue attracting and developing exceptional talent. As a key member of the executive leadership team, this role shapes the people strategy that drives operational excellence and enhances the resident experience across our community. If you are a strategic, people-centered leader who thrives in mission-driven environments and believes culture is the heartbeat of organizational success, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What Makes This Role Special
At Atlantic Shores, people are at the heart of everything we do. This role is more than HR leadership - it’s an opportunity to shape a thriving workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to deliver exceptional service to our residents. You’ll lead with purpose, influence organizational direction, and build a culture that truly reflects our mission.

Earn a competitive annual salary based on years of experience.

Additional compensation includes:

• Hourly employees:
  • 1.5x Holiday Pay
  • 1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Full-time employees:
  • Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft
  • Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework
• All employees:
  • 401k with company match
  • Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University
  • Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team
  • Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of People & Culture is the executive leader responsible for shaping the employee experience, strengthening organizational culture, and ensuring Atlantic Shores attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent. This role oversees all aspects of human resources, talent strategy, learning and development, employee engagement, and organizational culture.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the VP ensures that people-focused strategies support operational excellence, resident experience, and long-term organizational success. This leader champions a culture of accountability, inclusion, service, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: other duties may be assigned. 

Strategic People Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive People & Culture strategy aligned with organizational goals and the long-term master plan.
• Serve as the CEO’s principal advisor on workforce trends, culture, talent, and organizational health.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and leadership development.
• Partner with the VP team to ensure people strategy is integrated into all major initiatives and operational decisions.

Human Resources Oversight

• Provide executive leadership for all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
• Ensure HR policies, practices, and systems support a fair, consistent, and high performing workplace.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and HR reporting.

Culture, Engagement & Internal Communications

• Champion a culture of service, hospitality, accountability, and teamwork.
• Lead employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and culture building efforts.
• Oversee internal communication strategies that promote clarity, transparency, and alignment.
• Build strong relationships with employees at all levels, ensuring approachability and trust.

Learning, Development & Leadership Growth

• Oversee training and development programs, including new hire orientation, supervisor training, and leadership development.
• Create career pathways and succession planning strategies to build internal bench strength.
• Ensure compliance training is effective, accessible, and engaging.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment strategies to attract top talent across clinical, hospitality, facilities, and administrative roles.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing models, and retention strategies.
• Strengthen employer branding and community partnerships to support recruitment pipelines.

Organizational Development

• Support organizational design, change management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen team dynamics, communication, and accountability.
• Use data and analytics to inform decision making and measure organizational health.

Professional Standards

• Maintain strong boundaries, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, follow-through, and organizational skills.
• Uphold Atlantic Shores’ values, service standards, and resident centered culture.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in HR, business, organizational development, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, including senior or executive roles.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-department environments preferred.
• Strong background in employee relations, culture building, and organizational development.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and workforce development.
• Ability to manage complex, people-centric environments with empathy and accountability.
• Resident-centered mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want to live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff.

Our Core Values include:

• Service to others
• Culture of Trust/Honesty
• Leadership to Grow
• Loyalty

Why choose us? For a rewarding opportunity.

We are looking for people who have a heart full of compassion, people who are warm and kind. Here at Atlantic Shores, you will have the opportunity to make a wonderful difference in someone’s life every day. Employment with Atlantic Shores comes with great benefits - with the flexibility to choose the health and welfare plans to best meet your needs.