Human Resources Generalist, SAVES

Human Resources Generalist

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty in Asheville, NC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our collaborative team!

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000, based on experience

Relocation Assistance available to applicable candidates!

Job Description

Focused on innovation and world-class medicine, Ethos Veterinary Health is a unique community of locally operated specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals united by our dedication to compassionately serving pets and people in their times of greatest need. Field HR Managers play a key role in shaping our company's culture and ensuring that we attract, develop, and retain top talent in our veterinary hospitals. Primarily reporting to the Field HR Business Partner, with a dotted line to the Hospital Directors, this role is responsible for a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR compliance.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance plan options
• Life Insurance
• 401K Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Holidays
• Rewards Program
• Discounted Pet Services and Supplies
• Uniforms
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• And more!

The Human Resources Generalist will be focus on providing direct HR support as SAVES. The HR Generalist will support the hospital Employees and Leadership teams, and will provide direct HR support on a variety of topics including HR escalations, HR compliance, employee relations, disciplinary meetings, maintaining local, state, and federal compliance. To be successful in this role, you should have a good knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support our staff and managers on day-to-day HR processes in alignment with our company culture and policies, including recruiting and onboarding, audits, employee leaves and absences, assisting with review processes, employee relations, and other processes as needed.
• Develop, shape and lead HR Special projects with guidance and feedback from the Hospital Leadership Teams in partnership with your ETHOS HRBP.

Skills and Requirements

• Proven work experience in 2-3 years as a Field HR Generalist or similar role required. Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or related field. Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor regulations required. Some existing knowledge of animal health/medical field preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, self-motivation, and proven ability to manage multiple projects at once required. Ability to build strong relationship-building skills, and find ways to go the extra mile with our clients and partners.
• Demonstrated proficiency with office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. Hands-on experience with payroll systems and Human Resources systems preferred.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

At SAVES, our goal since opening in 2009 has been to practice the gold standard of medicine, perform advanced techniques, and be the leaders in veterinary medicine. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the peaks represent the height of our love for animals. The valleys symbolize the depths of our compassion for them. Together with our referring veterinary community, we reach far and wide to combine medical knowledge, technology, and kindness to provide exceptional care to our patients. It's simply in our nature. We offer outstanding career opportunities to experienced emergency veterinarians, veterinary technicians, client liaisons, and other qualified professionals.

Breathe in the fresh mountain air while working in our newly expanded state-of-the-art facility. In addition to offering world-class medicine, our emergency and specialty hospital prioritizes work-life balance and helping you further your calling. Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and just a few miles from a foodie paradise with 12 James Beard Nominated restaurants and a bustling dog-friendly brewery and bar scene, Asheville has a lot to offer. The city is rich with architectural history that incorporates an artsy-eclectic vibe with locally-owned shops, a multitude of art galleries and restaurants, a live music scene, and scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains. Simultaneously, the area is the perfect playground for those with a love of the great outdoors. With more than a million acres of protected wilderness, you can discover the trails, rivers, and wildlife of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

We look forward to meeting you and showing you all that SAVES and the town of Asheville has to offer. Apply now to join our team!