Human Resources Associate for a Veterinary Emergency Facility
About The Position
This role directly supports an Emergency Veterinary Hospital that delivers quality medical care to the patients and clients of the Kentuckiana area 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. This role is a full time daytime, administrative role that ensures legal compliance, consistent policy administration, benefits oversight, and support for our Doctors and support staff. You will be working with ADP Totalsource (Workforce Now) as well as seasoned Veterinary professionals that will provide support to this role. You will work onsite 4 days per week, Monday through Thursday with the 5th day being remote if desired. Hours of work are flexible as long as the majority are during normal business hours.
Requirements
- 5+ years progressive HR experience
- Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
- Sound judgment and discretion
- Calm, steady leadership in high-stress environments
- Conflict resolution expertise
- Excellent communication and flexibility with varied situations
- Ability to work closely with a team as well as the ability to work independently
- Strong documentation and compliance discipline
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare or veterinary settings preferred
- PHR/SPHR preferred
- ADP Workforce Now experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws
- Maintain and update employee handbook, policies, and SOPs
- Oversee personnel file integrity and HRIS accuracy
- Manage unemployment claims, workers' compensation, and risk mitigation
- Maintain and update job descriptions
- Assist with Doctor contract building and maintenance
- Administer benefits programs and annual open enrollment
- Handle FMLA and other Leave matters in conjunction with ADP TotalSource
- Assist with compensation benchmarking and pay band maintenance
- Track turnover, retention, vacancy rates, and labor cost ratios
- Provide monthly workforce reports to hospital leadership
- Identify trends affecting overnight and weekend staffing stability
- Work with the HR Director to develop long-term workforce planning strategies
- Enhance HR analytics to guide staffing decisions
- Improve retention and reduce burnout through policy refinement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
