Human Resources Manager, Veterinary Medicine

Southern California, CA

Full Time

Human Resources

Experienced

Human Resources Manager - Veterinary Medicine - Southern California

ETHOS Veterinary Health is seeking a dedicated Field Human Resources Manager to provide invaluable support to our vibrant veterinary hospitals across Southern California.

This position is in-person and onsite, requiring frequent travel between the following hospitals:

Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Sorrento Valley
Veterinary Specialty Hospital, North County
Animal Emergency Clinic, Grand Terrace
Urgent Care, Rancho Penasquitos
Pacific Care, Irvine

As a pivotal member of our team, you will directly impact our company by shaping our culture and ensuring we attract, develop, and retain the best talent in the industry.

Compensation:
$80,000 - $90,000 base compensation, with a variable bonus based on the company’s annual incentive program

Key Responsibilities:

Empowerment and Support: Serve as the go-to HR resource for employees and managers, fostering an inclusive culture, and addressing workplace concerns promptly and effectively.
Strategic Collaboration: Implement HR programs seamlessly, ensuring effective communication and anticipating challenges.
Employee Relations: Proactively manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution, while collaborating with HR Business Partners and legal counsel as needed.
Performance Enhancement: Coach leaders through performance and accountability conversations, facilitate performance reviews, and ensure fair and equitable treatment across all levels.
Leave and Accommodation Management: Oversee and support leaves of absence and accommodations under CFRA, FMLA, ADA, PDL, and Paid Sick Leave regulations.
Compliance and Analytics: Maintain compliance with employment laws and wage and hour regulations, leveraging data and analytics to drive meaningful insights and strategies.
Compensation Practices: Provide guidance on compensation matters, particularly around exempt vs. non-exempt classifications, ensuring compliance and fairness.
Multi-Site Support: Support and manage HR needs across multiple hospital locations, effectively prioritizing and balancing competing demands.
Relationship Building: Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization to foster collaboration and open communication.
Travel: Manage frequent travel between multiple hospital sites independently, balancing priorities and time management effectively.

Qualifications:

Experience and Education: Minimum of 3-5 years in an HR/Generalist role supporting multi-site field operations is required. California HR certification is strongly preferred.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office applications and HRIS systems; Ceridian experience is advantageous.
HR Expertise: Strong understanding of employee relations, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence/accommodations, compensation practices, and employment laws.
Leadership and Coaching: Ability to coach leaders through performance and accountability conversations with confidence and empathy.
Relationship Building: Proven ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels.
Problem Solver: Navigate ambiguity with ease, handling multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively.
Travel Readiness: Ability and willingness to travel frequently and manage workload independently.

Benefits:
Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and generous paid time off.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey where you can truly make a difference while advancing your career, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of veterinary care and fostering a culture of excellence.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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