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Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!

About the Role: Director of People and Culture

The Director of People & Culture holds a vital leadership role with high visibility across the organization, including close collaboration with executive leadership. This individual will drive people-focused strategies that empower individuals and teams to thrive. Reporting directly to WesleyLife's Chief Culture Officer, the Director will partner with leaders across the organization to implement and sustain systems that celebrate, develop, engage, and retain exceptional talent at all levels.

As a Director of People and Culture you will:

+ Lead the execution of WesleyLife's people strategies in close partnership with the Chief Culture Officer to ensure WesleyLife is a great place to work and is continually grounded in our purpose, our mission and our values.

+ Engage in WesleyLife’s short- and long-term people and culture strategies by identifying, creating and executing annual people plans to drive toward results including achieving budgeted labor expenses, high engagement, high retention, and team member health and well-being outcomes.

+ Be people-oriented while also able to generate data and interpret information for the purposes of decision making and driving outcomes.

+ Model positive leadership behaviors, with a clear alignment to our mission and our health & well-being philosophies.

+ Lead priorities related to diversity and inclusion through the creation of welcoming work environment that celebrates everyone.

+ Pro-actively identify solutions, tools, and approaches to address gaps, with the ability to effectively implement action plans and projects to influence change and improve processes or systems.

+ Provide ongoing support and mentorship to the People and Culture team who serve within our Communities for Healthy Living and Home-Based Services.

+ Serve as our technical expert in areas such as employee relations, FMLA/ADA, workers’ compensation, diversity matters, and other tactical HR areas to assure not only alignment with WesleyLife’s standards, but compliance with applicable rules, laws and regulations.

+ Partners with our Director of Organizational Learning to build, enhance, and execute broad workforce, learning and development strategies.

+ Partners with our Talent Acquisition Manager to consistently deliver best practices in team member recruitment and onboarding.

+ Serve as the primary People and Culture leader for the Network Support Center in Johnston, Iowa. This includes providing employee relations, recruitment and other tactical HR support for the “home office” of the organization. **Qualifications:**

+ More than 7 years of HR experience with at least 3 years of formal leadership experience in a fast paced, high-performing organization; experience working in a non-profit, senior living or healthcare organization is highly preferred. Demonstrated experience leading in a multi-site organization is also preferred.

+ A Bachelor's Degree in HR or a highly related field is a minimum requirement. HR Certification highly preferred with deep subject matter expertise in core HR competencies.

+ Demonstrated knowledge in at least three of the following HR areas: Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance Management, HR Compliance, Benefits Design & Administration, Compensation Design & Administration, Workers’ Compensation

+ Track record of achieving results and meeting organizational goals and mentoring/coaching others to do the same.

+ Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with a variety of stakeholders, including leaders at the senior leadership level.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to present to large and small groups.

+ Demonstrated success in influencing and driving change through both formal and informal leadership with a high degree of situational awareness, discernment, confidentiality, and integrity.

+ Ability to manage a large and varied workload through effective use of time and solid project management skills.

What We Offer

We know a great career is about more than just a paycheck — it's about belonging, growth, and making a difference.  At WesleyLife, we provide:

Health & Wellness:

+ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).

+ Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits

+ Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage

Education & Career Growth:

+ Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year

+ Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year

+ Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global

+ Ongoing leadership training and development pathways

Extra Perks:

+ Referral Bonus Program — bring your friends and earn rewards

+ Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact

+ A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support

WesleyLife Network Support Center, is located in Johnston, IA.

Why Choose WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’re excited to meet people who share our passion for service, wellness, and community.

Apply today and help us continue to revolutionize the aging experience — the WesleyLife Way.

WesleyLife believes in welcoming all people to our team and is an equal opportunity employer. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, drug screen, and tobacco screen prior to beginning employment

Qualifications

Education

Required

+ Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration

Experience

Required

+ 7 years: HR Leadership Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.