Director of People, VQ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • White Plains, NY

10d • $170,000 - $210,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At VEG, we find a way to say YES—so our leaders can lead boldly and our teams can grow in meaningful ways. As Director of People, VQ, you will architect and operationalize the People strategy for our headquarters (VQ), ensuring VQ leaders are equipped to scale effectively and that our people systems are proactive, consistent, and equitable.
This role goes beyond traditional HR business partnership. You will serve as the senior People advisor to VQ leadership while also designing and leading high-impact initiatives that strengthen performance management, talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness across our VQ VEGgies. If you are energized by building systems, influencing senior leaders, and shaping how People strategy shows up in a high-growth environment, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree, HR certifications: SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a senior HR Business Partner or Director-level role supporting senior leaders
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional, multi-quarter People initiatives from design through implementation with measurable impact
• Strong organizational design, talent strategy, and succession planning experience in a high-growth, multi-site, or matrixed environment
• Advanced employee relations and compliance expertise, with the ability to manage complex issues and coach leaders
• Experience leveraging HR data and systems (HRIS fluency required) to inform strategic decisions and measure outcomes

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations and Coaching: Own complex employee relations matters and coach senior leaders through performance, accountability, and organizational challenges
• Strategic Partnership: Serve as the senior People advisor to VQ leadership, aligning People strategy to business priorities
• People Initiatives: Lead high-impact, VQ-wide People initiatives from performance management, planning, development as well as building and owning projects from conception to fruition
• Culture and Change Leadership: Embed consistent people routines and elevate standards across VQ. Guide teams through growth and change while strengthening engagement and reinforcing VEG’s culture
• Cross-Functional Impact: Partner across People, Talent, and Operations to integrate strategy, pilot new programs, and drive measurable improvement across the VQ population

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Including ($170,000 - $210,000) + 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, 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 employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people.
• And the little (big) things, like casual office attire, ability to bring your fur baby to work, cool VEG swag, food in the fridge for when you’re hungry and free lunches twice a week!!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director