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Sr. Director P&O, Field Experience (Eastern Division))

Founded in 1986, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals committed to making a positive impact for pets, people, and our communities.

VCA Animal Hospitals

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 160k-239k USD

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The Sr. Director People & Organization (P&O), Field Experience serves as the communication conduit between the field and all P&O Departments, representing the voice of the field and working collaboratively to design people strategies and holistic programs/solutions cross-functionally. You will be an integrated member of the field Sr. Operations Leadership team, responsible for communicating and implementing people initiatives and signature processes in the field in partnership with Sr. Field Leaders, P&O Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Corporate Affairs.

As many people programs and solutions are being implemented for the first time, this person must thrive under highly ambiguous and change environments. You must be a natural innovator with an entrepreneurial mindset that enjoys building things from scratch ensuring a “Fit-for-Veterinary Services” approach balanced with a focus on simplified communication, change management and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibility

  • Works with field leaders to establish long term vision, road map, people strategies and tactics to deliver best in class P&O programs/solutions to VCA Field Associates.

  • Partners with field leaders and P&O COEs designing “Fit-for-Veterinary Services” programs/solutions and implementing those programs/solutions in the field. Represents the voice of the field in all P&O initiatives forums (Talent Management Programs, Leadership Development, Total Rewards, Culture, EVP, HRIS, etc.).

  • Supports, trains, and coaches business leaders on the execution of P&O initiatives and signature processes (e.g., performance management programs, succession planning, engagement, etc.). Collaborate with COEs and Corporate Affairs to build a simple and effective communication and change management plan.

  • Solicits and shares input from business partners and leaders to create targeted people programs/solutions that further enhance associate and organizational effectiveness.

  • Analyzes P&O trends and metrics in partnership with the Field Leadership group to develop programs/solutions, and programs that enable delivery on the Objectives Goals Strategies and Measures (OGSM) priorities, including but not limited to, hiring, engagement & retention, Ease of Care, development, etc.

  • Provides day-to-day guidance to leaders on above listed programs and career development. Invests time getting to know field leaders and builds relationships to assess individual performance, strengths, developmental opportunities, career aspirations and potential. Partners with Sr. Leaders to develop people strategies and career development plans.

  • Ensures that clear, repeatable routines are established for deployment of initiatives into the field based on size, scope and type – with a strong focus on change management and continuous improvement and a “people first mindset.”

  • Provides direct feedback, coaching, and ongoing consultation to operational leaders regarding organizational design (i.e., clarity and consistency across the organization, maximize leadership excellence, processes, and ways of working, ensure we have the right staff to support the development and engagement of our Associates in the hospitals, ensure the organizational design offers career pathing, workforce planning, etc.).

  • Fulfill other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s diploma or equivalent

  • 10+ years’ experience in HR Generalist role or related with business experience showing increasing responsibility. Candidates with equivalent operational experience with a track record of strong people outcomes also considered

  • Experience in service, retail or hospitality businesses (multi-unit and people services businesses), preferred

  • Understanding of business processes and an ability to influence business leaders to bring innovation and transformation to the organization beyond P&O

  • Ability to quickly build partnerships across multiple levels of the organization

  • Ability to leverage knowledge in areas of talent management, talent acquisition, learning and development, associate engagement, total rewards, and organizational design and development

  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence without authority

  • Ability to plan and organize quickly with a combined focus on customer delivery and informing

  • Experience and expertise in change management, project management and continuous improvement with a strong focus on detail on follow through

This is a remote position, but the ideal candidate will need to travel up to 50% of the time.

Additional Information

[Required for CA, NY, WA, CO only]: Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,500.00 - $239,300.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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Salary: 160k-239k USD

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Bachelor degree

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10 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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France +/- 0 hours

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Founded in 1986, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals committed to making a positive impact for pets, people, and our communities. We offer a range of veterinary services from primary and preventive care to specialty, urgent, and emergency care across our national network of more than 1,000 animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada. Each year, we care for over four million pets, providing them with world-class veterinary medicine complemented by a hometown care approach.

Our mission at VCA is to enhance the well-being of all animals by practicing high-quality medicine, investing in cutting-edge technology, and fostering a culture of compassion among our nearly 35,000 Associates. This includes approximately 7,000 veterinarians, many of whom are board-certified specialists in fields such as oncology and emergency care. We prioritize collaborative approaches both within our hospitals and with the pet owners we serve. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family, we are dedicated to evolving veterinary care and ensuring a lasting, positive impact on our communities and the pets we love.

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