Head of Operations & Automation - Senior Living

  • Compass Associates
  • San Jose, California
  • 04/14/2026
Full time

Job Description

Head of Operations & Automation - Senior Living

California

$100,000 - $150,000 a year (DOE)


Compass Associates are partnering with a growing senior living organization to hire a Head of Operations & Automation. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on improving workflows, driving operational efficiency, and implementing scalable, technology-driven solutions across multiple locations. If you're a strategic operator who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and building smarter systems, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.


What You'll Do


  • Evaluate and improve operational workflows across communities and departments
  • Identify and implement automation and system improvements to increase efficiency
  • Partner with finance and operations teams to enhance performance tracking and reporting
  • Assess and optimize staffing models across multiple sites
  • Lead initiatives that streamline processes and support scalable growth
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence


What We're Looking For


  • Experience in operations, process improvement, or automation
  • Background in senior living, healthcare, or multi-site service environments preferred
  • Strong strategic thinking with a hands-on, execution-focused approach
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams (operations, finance, HR)
  • Prior leadership experience at a senior level is a plus


What's in It for You


  • Competitive salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year
  • Opportunity to lead and shape operational strategy in a growing organization
  • High-visibility role with direct impact on business performance
  • Collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team


Interested?

Apply today or you can email me at for a confidential conversation to learn more.