Human Resources Portland, Maine Remote, Greater New England

Description

Position at Rarebreed Veterinary Partners

Are you a caring people person who enjoys making connections and is comfortable having hard conversations when needed? Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is looking for an experienced and passionate People Operations Business Partner ! In this role, you will help run the daily functions of the People Operations department including administering pay, benefits, leave, training, employee relations and enforcing company policies and practices for our partner hospitals.

This is a remote position based out of Richmond, Virginia

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Conducts new hire onboarding, ensuring a welcoming and positive employee experience
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Maintain HRIS
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigation process
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications

BENEFITS

We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is as outstanding and rewarding as the world’s longest belly rub and ear massage combined:

Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4thand 5th%

Generous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect balance

Employee Ruff-erral Program

Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability (long-term disability available)

Accident and critical illness insurance

Bonding leave enhanced maternity benefit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA)

Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development

Commuter benefits, uniform allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products

Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing

Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of three years of proven experience in an HR Generalist or similar role
• PHR, SHRM-CP a plus
• Approximately 10% travel
• Multi-state Human Resources experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Paylocity Payroll/HRIS platform a PLUS

Work Environment Requirement: This is a remote position. Candidates must have a dedicated workspace that is quiet, free from interruptions, and conducive to focused work. A reliable high-speed internet connection is essential to perform the job effectively.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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