Vice President of HR and Compliance

Vice President of HR & Compliance Vantage Senior Care & All Subsidiaries Midwest Region, Expanding | Full-Time In person Lincolnwood ABOUT VANTAGE SENIOR CARE Vantage Senior Care is a trusted consulting and management partner to senior living facilities across the United States. We provide comprehensive, personalized resources and services to help 30+ communities operate more efficiently, achieve financial stability, and deliver exceptional resident outcomes.

Our leadership team brings deep operational, financial, and strategic expertise. We work across multiple care types—Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, and Memory Care—with a commitment to helping facilities navigate the complexities of senior living operations, regulatory compliance, and workforce management.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Vice President of HR & Compliance serves as the enterprise-wide Human Resources and Compliance authority for Vantage Senior Care and all subsidiaries across all markets. This is a strategic leadership position that reports to the Principals/VP of Operations and assumes responsibility for all HR, compliance, labor relations, and regulatory matters across our multifacility organization.

Role Scope Acts as the centralized Human Resource and Compliance for all the portfolio; all corporate, facility-level HR questions, policy drafting, interpretation, and rollout, and compliance inquiries are escalated to and resolved by this role to ensure consistency, legal compliance, minimize risk, and regulatory adherence.

Serves as primary advisor to leadership and operations leadership on labor law compliance, workplace investigations, ADA accommodations, leave administration, regulatory risk mitigation, and policy strategy. Oversees all HR and compliance functions including: Compliance & Regulatory Affairs (federal, state, and local labor law adherence) Workplace Investigations (discrimination complaints, grievances, safety incidents) Overtime Management & Wage/Hour Compliance Leave Administration (FMLA, ADA leave, state-specific leave laws) Policy Development & Enforcement KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead, manage, and mentor HR and compliance staff across all facilities and markets; build capability, provide coaching, and develop team talent Develop and implement enterprise-wide HR and compliance policies, procedures, and best practices Ensure all facilities maintain compliance with federal (EEOC, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, wage/hour), state, and local employment laws Conduct workplace investigations into discrimination complaints, harassment allegations, and other sensitive personnel matters Advise leadership on employment law changes, regulatory risks, and mitigation strategies Oversee leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and state-specific requirements Maintain accurate documentation and records to support compliance audits and regulatory inspections Track, analyze, and report on HR and compliance metrics to executive leadership Partner with external legal counsel on employment law matters as needed REQUIREMENTS 5+ years of progressive HR and/or Compliance leadership experience in multifacility organizations in healthcare Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (EEOC, ADA, FMLA, wage/hour, OSHA, Title VII) Proven experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employment matters Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in regulated industries Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage HR teams Experience managing multi-site or multi-entity HR operations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to balance compliance rigor with operational pragmatism Proficiency with HRIS/HR systems and data management Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in long-term care or regulated facility management REPORTING STRUCTURE & LOCATION Reports to: Principals/VP of Operations Location: Lincolnwood, Illinois (headquarters); travel to facilities across operating regions as needed Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance