HR Business Partner- Field

Job Description

Job Summary:

The HRBP is both a strategic and hands-on position that provides comprehensive full cycle human resources support to our field operations and veterinary hospital teams. As a trusted advisor, this role serves as a coach to people leaders and supports the execution of HR programs including HR compliance, employee relations, performance management, talent development, employee engagement, total rewards, and employee retention. The HRBP will also be responsible for leading and developing a team of onsite HR managers to ensure they are focused and provide value-added support to our hospital teams across their assigned divisions.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, resourceful, critical thinker who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment, builds trusting relationships, executes on deliverables and can create and implement HR strategies that add value to the business.

This position requires regular travel within their divisions to our hospital sites with remote work during non-travel weeks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Senior HR Business Partner to develop a division strategy incorporating the regional strategy
• Build credibility and trust by developing impactful people strategies using data-based insights, business acumen, best practices, and industry trends to address business challenges.
• Work with operations leaders to identify current and future business needs and evaluate bench strength for key positions and planned growth.
• Support leaders in the execution of talent review, succession planning and employee development plans.
• Develop and lead the field HR team including HR Managers/Generalists.
• Work with on site HR team members to build the people plans.
• Coach and work with Division Leaders and OSMs.
• Identify and drive the communication and sharing of best practices across hospitals and groups to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Champion culture and work closely with operations leaders to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase engagement and retention.
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee-relations and performance management issues, escalating when necessary. Ensure performance issues are documented and delivered with appropriate feedback and recommended level of disciplinary action.
• Lead and manage employee relations investigations and consult with legal counsel as appropriate.
• Interpret and apply understanding of corporate policies and practices, employment law, and other regulations to provide advice, guidance, or clarification to leaders with day-to-day responsibilities for managing employees, reducing legal risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or a related field; PHR/SPHR preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience handling employee relations, performance management, talent management and employee engagement; Experience leading teams and developing HR strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to be an influential and credible leader who proactively provides support, follow-up, and execution to ensure teams achieve results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to adapt communication style within all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate ideas into actionable items.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and manage ambiguity – dealing with issues that do not always have a process or a system in place.
• Capable of executing in a rapidly changing, complex work environment.
• Proven ability with strong use of judgment to identify and anticipate issues, client needs and establish appropriate plans to resolve issues.
• Travel required; frequency will depend on business needs (up to 50%).

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time
• Able to perform all duties and responsibilities as described
• Able to function as a team member within veterinary hospital setting
• Able to be positive, supportive and encouraging as needed
• Able to travel as needed between multiple sites
• Able to travel as required to attend a variety of meetings within the US

** ETHOS leadership reserves the right to change the job requirements as necessary to meet the operational needs of the organization and local hospital sites.**

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Division: ETHOS

Position Status: Full-time; salary

Direct Reports:Yes

The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000-$130,000. Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. Your recruiter can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the application process.

*This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be honored.