Human Resources Manager

Ethos Veterinary Health•Red Bank, NJ

6d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager is a strategic partner to hospital leadership, responsible for fostering a positive workplace culture while supporting employee relations, compliance, performance management, onboarding, leave administration, and talent development. This role provides guidance to leaders and employees on HR policies and best practices, ensures compliance with employment laws, and drives engagement initiatives that support employee growth, retention, and organizational success across multiple hospital locations.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in Human Resources positions
Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred; veterinary experience is desirable in any role.
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or a related field is preferred.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.
Proactive Problem Solver: Navigate ambiguity with ease, handling multiple tasks, and prioritizing effectively.
HR Expertise: Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and in-depth knowledge of employment laws, with a knack for navigating ambiguous situations.
Significant experience in employee relations, ADA, and FMLA.
Experience in developing training programs, as well as other HR programs.
Empathetic Leader: Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, fostering trust and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
Flexibility in scheduling to support 24/7 operations as needed.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present to groups effectively.
Ability to travel as needed within the Red Bank/Hillsborough areas of NJ
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
Veterinary experience is desirable in any role.
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or a related field is preferred.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.
Fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Responsibilities

Serve as a key liaison between staff and management, providing guidance on company policies, practices, and regulations.
Drive talent and performance management processes that reinforce accountability, ownership and high standards of behaviors and values that align with a high-performing culture.
Provide expert advice on employee relations issues, including coaching, feedback, and progressive discipline.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including USCIS Form I-9 verification, ADA accommodations, FMLA/FAMLI leave advisement, and other relevant regulations.
Oversee the onboarding process and conduct new employee orientation, ensuring timely and effective integration of new employees.
In collaboration with partners and stakeholders, provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support employee growth and engagement.
Assist with succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning through metric-driven data.
Conduct all offboarding activities in partnership with leadership and other support partners.
Collaborate closely with the Hospital Director, the leadership team and the People Team to develop and administer HR programs, procedures, and guidelines that align the workforce with the hospital’s strategic goals and Ethos Veterinary Health’s mission.
Ensure HR strategies, processes, and practices are implemented fairly and consistently applied across all levels of the organization.
Partner with Hospital Leadership to develop and implement employee engagement activities and culture initiatives.
Plan and execute staff appreciation events, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace environment.