Enso Village is seeking to find a Vice President of People and Culture to serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and participate in the development and execution of Enso Village strategic initiatives relative to creating a pathbreaking place to work and thrive.

This position develops and executes the overall People strategy that aligns with the organizations mission and objectives. This role will also work in alignment with the overall Culture and Values framework and expectations, guided by the organizations Values Integration leader, a close colleague. The VP directs the implementation a purpose-oriented culture across all roles and stakeholders, including policies and programs in areas including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, talent acquisition, people engagement and retention, learning and people development, pathways for growth, performance management, compensation, benefits and reward programs, safety and workers compensation, and employee wellness. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations relative to employment. Serves as Enso Village Compliance Officer and will require becoming knowledgeable in California labor law generally as well as labor law specific to RCFEs and CCRCs in California.(1)

Opening in 2023, Enso Village is a Zen-inspired community with a focus on mindful aging, the joys of nature, sustainability and contemplative life and care for adults 60+. Enso Village is a project of Kendal kendal.org, a nationally recognized support organization for senior living and Zen-inspired senior living, a part of the San Francisco Zen Center.

As Americas first and only Zen-inspired living community, Enso Village is a workplace like no place you have ever worked. Here, our staff and residents engage fully and form close and meaningful relationships. We seek to uphold our professionalism and our humanity in equal measure. We listen with open minds and hearts. We learn something meaningful from every person and every experience. Sustaining others is what sustains us.

Como primera y nica comunidad de vida inspirada en el Zen de Estados Unidos, Enso Village es un lugar de trabajo como ningn otro. Aqu, nuestro personal y los residentes se comprometen plenamente y forman relaciones estrechas y significativas. Tratamos de mantener nuestra profesionalidad y nuestra humanidad en igual medida. Escuchamos con la mente y el corazn abiertos. Aprendemos algo significativo de cada persona y cada experiencia. Mantener a los dems es lo que nos mantiene a nosotros.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor's degree is preferred, however- a combination of education and work experience equivalent to a college degree + advanced preparation in psychology, social work, sociology, or similar area of study focused on the way that People relate to one another and the world.

A minimum of 7 years experience within the Human Resources/People profession

SPHR preferred

Supervisory experience with demonstrated experience as a Mentor or Coach

Strongly prefer Spanish language proficiency and/or the willingness to rapidly learn.

Must be an organized, detail-oriented self-starter with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrate cooperative behavior with team members

Be customer-service oriented and possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Have computer literacy and experience or capability to quickly learn HRIS, Timekeeping and Shift Scheduling software

Must possess excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability

Must be flexible, possessing strong organizational and time management skills

This Role Expects:

Participation in Manager on Duty (MOD) rotation the individual in this role must commit to participating in a rotation that would mean being available to take a phone call within 10 minutes and to be able to get to the community for issue escalation and resolution.

(1) RCFE = Residential Care Facility for the Elderly; CCRC = Continuing Care Retirement Community (aka Life Plan Community)

Enso Village is a place that offers each team member an opportunity to deepen their purpose. And to support this objective and the overall well-being of each person, Enso Village offers a benefits package that goes above and beyond.

Enso Village is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Enso Village is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

Enso Village practices COVID-19 safety protocols. Please note that all team members are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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