Cadre Hospice · 1 month ago
Vice President of People
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCadre Hospice is a purpose-driven organization focused on providing compassionate care to patients and families. The Vice President of People is responsible for transforming the people function into a strategic engine that drives organizational health, culture, and performance, partnering closely with the CEO and executive leadership team.
Elder CareHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Design and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with Cadre’s mission, values, and long-term growth objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on organizational design, leadership development, workforce planning, and change management
Translate business strategy into scalable people systems that support multi-market growth
Champion and protect Cadre’s people-first, high-touch culture rooted in compassion, accountability, and excellence
Drive leadership behaviors that reflect Cadre’s values at every level of the organization
Build an employee experience that fosters engagement, belonging, development, and retention
Oversee talent acquisition strategies that attract mission-aligned, high-performing clinical and non-clinical talent
Design leadership development pathways for frontline leaders, directors, and executive talent
Implement succession planning and internal mobility strategies to support long-term organizational stability
Build and evolve performance management systems that are clear, fair, and development-oriented
Ensure leaders are equipped to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable with clarity and care
Align performance, growth, and recognition to business outcomes and cultural expectations
Design and oversee competitive, compliant compensation and benefits programs aligned with market benchmarks and organizational strategy
Partner with Finance to ensure fiscal responsibility, scalability, and transparency in people investments
Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards
Proactively manage risk related to employment practices, employee relations, and workforce policies
Maintain policies and practices that reflect both regulatory requirements and Cadre’s values
Lead organizational design initiatives that improve clarity, efficiency, and accountability
Support integration efforts during acquisitions or market expansions, ensuring cultural alignment and smooth transitions
Partner with leaders to assess structure, roles, and workflows as the organization evolves
Leverage people data and analytics to inform decision-making, workforce planning, and leadership strategies
Track and report on key metrics including engagement, retention, performance trends, and talent pipelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field required
Minimum 8-10 years progressive HR leadership including organizational development, talent acquisition and culture management
Commitment to the organization's mission and values, with a passion for providing compassionate care to patients and families facing end-of-life issues
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in hospice/home care/healthcare related field preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits including health insurance, disability and life insurance
401k retirement plan with a company match
Generous Paid Time Off, Sick days, and 8 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and Employee Referral bonus programs
Flexible scheduling/autonomy – time to spend with patients
Education and training programs; technology and mileage reimbursement ($.67/mile)
End-of-Life Death Doula Certificate program for all employees
Health/financial wellness programs
Zen rooms for employees in every branch
Company
Cadre Hospice
Cadre Hospice provides hospice and palliative care services that support patients and families with guidance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase