Eagle’s Trace Recruits Top Talent by Offering Top Job Satisfaction

For job seekers looking for an all-around meaningful, inclusive, and satisfying work environment, Eagle’s Trace, the Erickson Senior Living community in Houston, Tex., offers that and more.

At Erickson, attracting top employees is a key focus, while expanding and enhancing the myriad offerings to residents at our managed communities. We adapt to the ever-changing job market with agility, ensuring our company and communities are employers of choice.

A breath of fresh air

Growing up in Houston, Tamar Ikwuagwu graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in August 2024.

“I have a huge interest in Human Resources and was recently the president of my school human resources student organization at UTSA,” she says.

For Tamar, now a full-time Human Resources Coordinator, working at Eagle’s Trace is a breath of fresh air.

“I wanted to work at Eagle’s Trace because I was a student server here in high school and received a student scholarship in 2020,” she says. “Invited to be a guest speaker at the 2024 Scholarship Ceremony, I was reminded of the great work done at Eagle’s Trace and saw firsthand the passing of the torch to the new student scholars.”

Job seekers like Tamar are looking for five top factors in today’s market: higher compensation, a positive company culture, focus on well-being, and commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion in financially stable organizations, according to the 2023 Indeed & Glassdoor Hiring and Workplace Trends Report.

Tamar appreciates Erickson’s focus on culture and its core promises to team members, including financial stability, vibrant work experience, and commitment to health and well-being. She started as a student server at Eagle’s Trace in 2018, left in 2022, and returned in August 2024 as a Human Resources Coordinator.

“I wanted to work for an organization that walks the walk in caring about its employees,” Tamar says. “And the rest is history!”

More than just a job

That friendly, supportive atmosphere at communities like Eagle’s Trace is built on a foundation of meaningful relationships between residents and co-workers, providing a complete workplace experience to team members like Tamar. Erickson communities offer employees more than just a job, but opportunities and support for achieving their goals, through further education, professional development, a healthy work-life balance and more.

“I plan to work my way up through the ranks of Human Resources here,” Tamar adds. “I would love to gain experience here at Eagle’s Trace, and then travel around the country to other Erickson Living properties.”

Ample benefits

Meanwhile, Erickson offers unique perks such as Annual Well-Being Visits, on-site Employee Health and Well-Being Centers, and access to wellness workshops, fitness challenges, and health trackers via the Health Advocate app. The Wellness Fund reimburses team members enrolled in an ESL medical plan up to $260 for wellness expenses, including help paying for gym memberships, running shoes, a Fitbit, massages, and more.

Plus, a robust program at each community includes employee-driven committees, educating, raising awareness, and coordinating events around diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion.

“The services we offer to more than 30,000 residents nationwide are only as good as the people providing them,” says Alan Butler, Chief Executive Officer of Erickson Senior Living. “So, we take the hiring process very seriously, identifying the best people. As a growth company with a bright future, we strive to be the employer of choice by providing an unparalleled workplace experience.”

Tamar agrees.

“I like that each member of the Human Resources Department here is so committed to caring for our employees and making this environment the best it can be,” she says. “I love the environment that exists here. Everyone has a warm smile to lend!”

To learn more about career opportunities and to apply, please visit https://www.ericksonseniorlivingcareers.com/jobs/.