Director of People, Central

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • White Plains, NY

6h • $150,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At VEG, we find a way to say YES—so our leaders can lead boldly and our people can grow in meaningful, unexpected ways. As Director of People in our Central Region, you’ll serve as the embedded partner to hospital leaders across your region, driving a consistent, high-impact people strategy that supports our teams through rapid growth and constant evolution. You’ll own the full people function—employee relations, culture, compliance, and field HR execution—and ensure every VEGgie in the Central region experiences the best of what VEG has to offer. If you’re energized by building deep trust with leaders, developing high-performing teams, and making a real difference in a mission-driven, high-growth environment, this is where you belong.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a senior HRBP or Director-level role; multi-unit / multi-site experience and experience leading direct reports required
• Advanced employee relations and employment law expertise; demonstrated ability to manage complex cases, coach leaders, and identify systemic themes
• Strong HR generalist depth across talent development, performance management, succession planning, and compliance, with HRIS fluency

Responsibilities

• Lead with Ownership: Act like an owner. Drive accountability, lead by example, and take initiative to move your region—and VEG—forward.
• Drive People Strategy: Build and execute a regional People strategy aligned with VEG’s mission. Partner across departments to meet evolving team needs.
• Coach & Develop Talent: Support leaders through coaching, performance management, and succession planning. Collaborate with L&D to grow and retain top talent.
• Foster Culture & Engagement: Champion the VEG Way. Promote inclusion, feedback, and engagement to create a connected, high-performing culture.
• Ensure Compliance & Consistency: Guide employee relations, ensure legal compliance, and uphold consistency in how we support our people.
• Leverage Data & Lead Initiatives: Use data to inform decisions and lead special projects that shape the future of your region and VEG as a whole.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Including ($150,000 - $200,000) + bonus + benefits.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and access to free therapy or counseling
• Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, and offering inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
• Unlimited PTO to use for vacation or sick days - however you need it!
• Generous referral rewards, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people.
• Company laptop and a monthly cell phone reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees