VCA Animal Hospitals Hiring for HR Partner – Oahu, HI (On-site) Job at Albuquerque, NM Full Time

About the company:

VCA, Inc. (Parent Company, MARs) is a leading provider of pet health care services in North America, with a nationwide clinical laboratory system and over 1000 free-standing animal hospitals. VCA has an excellent reputation in the pet health care industry. We have achieved this stature by acquiring and managing high quality veterinary practices and providing preeminent diagnostic laboratory services for animal hospitals in 45 states, with expansion into Canada and Brazil.

About the opportunity:

We currently have an opening for an onsite, Human Resources Partner. Located at one of our largest animal hospitals in Oahu, Hawaii. The HRP functions as a key member of a highly collaborative hospital leadership team, supporting over 160 Associates. If you are looking for a chance to apply your exceptional HR people-focused skills with a dynamic, thriving company, this may be the ideal opportunity for you!

Essential Functions of the HR Partner include the following:

• Ensure that our workforce is treated fairly and reasonably at all times by helping employees to resolve conflicts and dealing with a myriad of complex personnel management situations;

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA;

• Source, screen, and quantify candidates for all positions within the Hospital.
• Conduct the new hire Associate orientation and collect all necessary documentation.
• Complete employee onboarding to ensure that each Associate feels welcome and has a positive experience

• Conduct workplace investigations;

• Respond to Associate concerns to ensure that every employee feels “heard” and well treated;
• Serve as Human Resources Point of Contact for Associate Relations

• Partner with hospital leadership with respect to corrective action and separations;
• Assist in developing employees and bench strength, ensuring the right people are in the right jobs.
• Attend unemployment hearings as necessary;

• Guide Hospital Leaders on best practices, as well as hospital and company policies and procedures
• Assist and contribute to benefits information sharing to the Associates on benefits plans
• Report all Worker’s Compensation Claims and assist with the hospital Safety Compliance
• Complete all hospital business processes in the company’s HRIS system (Workday)
• Train and develop all hospital employees as well as the Hospital Leadership team this includes presenting on leadership topics to the Hospital teams
• Act as a key liaison with the VCA’s Home Office
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining business networks; and participating in professional organizations;
• Demonstrate ability to understand how the hospital operates and partner with Human Resources Leaders and other HR team members to implement solutions
• Supervise Associate transactions such as transfers, hiring, and related activities.
• Facilitate performance management and performance reviews in collaborations with the Hospital Administrator, Managers, and supervisors.
• Supports the Company’s vision, mission, values, culture and strategy.
• Support Director of Human Resources in providing location specific insights to help with continued process improvements and Associate engagement.
• Other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• A genuine love of animals – including humans!

• At least 3-5 years of experience in dealing with complex Associate relations issues in medium-large multi-state organization.

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent experience in Human Resources

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• On-the-job experience with writing position statements and conducting workplace investigations.

• Strong proficiency with leave administration and the “interactive process.”

• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated competence in accurately advising managers on complex HR matters.

• Extraordinary customer service skills.

Physical demands of the position:

• The Human Resources Partner is part of a dynamic Human Resources and Hospital Leadership team in a large animal hospitals. Each day is filled with constant challenges and an intense pace.
• Although providing a healthy work/life balance for our team is very important, there are times when the hours are long and irregular. Dedication and motivation are essential.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, reach, stand, and balance.
• Must be able to work in a demanding and diverse work environment.
• Must be an excellent communicator in person, telephone, and email communications.
• Must be free from or comfortably able to control animal allergies, as there are animals in the workplace on a regular basis.
• Must be an expert in communication in the English language.
• Must be able to see, hear, and speak clearly and articulately.
• Occasionally, local driving trips and air travel may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

VCA is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant or associate will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.