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Cadre Hospice

Vice President of People

Cadre Hospice, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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At the heart of everything we do is

people

– our patients, our teams, and the communities in which we serve.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be a part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, we invite you to join us as we do the right thing for our patients and their families every day.

What are the benefits? We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefit package designed to support your well-being, growth and work-life balance:

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

What are the job responsibilities? The Vice President of People is a senior executive leader responsible for transforming the people function into a strategic engine that drives organizational health, culture, and performance across Cadre Hospice. This role partners closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to ensure Cadre attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent while honoring our commitment to compassionate, compliant, and world-class end‑of‑life care.

Unlike operational leadership roles focused on day‑to‑day clinical execution, the VP of People focuses on human capital strategy, building systems, leaders, and culture that enable our teams to thrive while delivering exceptional care to patients and families.

This leader brings both heart and rigor, balancing empathy with accountability, culture with performance, and growth with compliance in a highly regulated healthcare environment.

Strategic People Leadership

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

Culture & Employee Experience

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

Talent Management & Leadership Development

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

Performance Management & Development

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

Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards

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

Compliance & Risk Management

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

Organizational Development & Design

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

People Analytics & Workforce Insights

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

What do you need?

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field required

Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum 8-10 years progressive HR leadership including organizational development, talent acquisition and culture management

Experience in hospice/home care/healthcare related field preferred

Commitment to the organization's mission and values, with a passion for providing compassionate care to patients and families facing end‑of‑life issues.

Cadre Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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