Human Resources Manager, UVES

Human Resources Manager

Upstate Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care in Greenville, SC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our collaborative team! Compensation : $75,000 - $85,000 annually, based on experience. Relocation Assistance available to applicable candidates! Schedule : Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week. Benefits : Generous Paid Time Off policy, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans, Discounted Employee Pet Insurance, Discounted Employee Pet Care Services, Discounted Employee Pet Food Discounts through Hill's and Royal Canin, 401k Planning with Employer Matching Structure, and more!

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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities : Serves as the on-site HR resource at the front-line for employees and managers, answering HR related questions, addressing workplace concerns, providing guidance on HR-related matters, and promoting a positive and inclusive culture at assigned hospitals. Manages, investigates, and resolves complex employee relations issues. Coaches leaders through performance concerns and assists them with the necessary documentation to properly address misconduct, policy violations, and poor performance. Supports leaders in the recruiting process by helping to screen potential candidates, schedule interviews, and prepare offer letters as needed. Oversees the employee lifecycle (from onboarding to offboarding) for all employees in assigned hospitals. Ensures a seamless, welcoming, and positive onboarding experience for all newly hired employees. Schedules and facilitates local orientation programs and makes recommendations to improve the new hire experience. Completes background checks, orders equipment, and assists new hires with onboarding paperwork including I-9 verification. Completes exit interviews and shares insights with the HRBP and hospital leadership team. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Administers leave of absences and accommodations, including sending out appropriate paperwork, tracking hours, keeping managers informed of leave requests and leave dates, and ensuring compliance with local and federal laws. Participates in the interactive process with employees to determine Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and reasonable accommodations. Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Requirements : Bachelor's Degree or at least 4 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in management and 2 years of employee relations investigation experience. Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws. Proficiency in MS Office applications and experience working with HRIS systems; Ceridian experience a plus. Organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once of varying scope and size in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Excellent communication skills; strong ability to be neutral and impartial when mediating conflict and solving complex issues. Exemplary problem-solving skills : able to efficiently identify, determine cause, and propose / implement solutions. Comfortable with navigating ambiguous situations. Demonstrates trustworthiness and professionalism. Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.