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Regional HR Manager (Remote)
The Regional Human Resources Manager (HRM) position is responsible for aligning HR strategy with business objectives, partnering with our regional teams and hospitals to deliver results and ensure a positive and inclusive work environment. This key leadership position maintains an effective level of business literacy about the region’s financial position, midrange plans, culture and competition. While this position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, it does serve as a partner, coach, and mentor for the Regional Vice President (RVP) and their team.
*Please note this is a remote position and candidate can be located anywhere in the Central US area.*
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains strong partnerships with the RVP and their teams, acting as a trusted advisor and business partner to lead HR delivery for a region
- Responsible for all aspects of HR support including leadership development, talent management, performance management, coaching, and culture initiatives.
- Leads “people planning” to provide guidance and input to field leadership about hospital organizational charts/structure, restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
- Participates in the interviewing, hiring and promotion process of field and hospital leadership.
- Uses data to analyze trends and metrics in partnership with corporate and field leadership to develop solutions, programs and policies.
- Documents, manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations ensuring equity, fairness, and consistency. Provides guidance and recommendations for resolution.
- Maintains awareness of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Advises on leave and accommodation processes such as ADA, FMLA, etc.
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to field leadership (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, corrective/disciplinary actions).
- Works closely with field/hospital leadership and employees to improve local culture, including working relationships, building morale, and increasing productivity, and enhancing retention.
- In partnership with the Compensation team, reviews and provides guidance/feedback on hospital wage reviews, promotional rate changes, and off cycle compensation changes.
- Performs related duties, including training and facilitation of classes, research, and other projects as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources Management or related field.
- 10+ years experience in human resources – ideally working across multi-site or field locations
- Demonstrated knowledge of labor & employment laws
- Successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with a diverse client group.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, judgment, and influencing skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Preferred Skills / Abilities:
- Experience with people and succession planning
- 2+ years of indusial / labor relations experience which may include, but is not limited to, collective bargaining agreement interpretation/administration, grievance resolution, and contract negotiations
- 2+ years of broad-based compensation experience which may include, but is not limited to, performing salary surveys, job evaluation/classification, determining FLSA status, internal/external equity analysis, and developing job descriptions
- Experience with acquisitions, closures/divestitures
- Experience supporting large, field-based organizations (1,000+ employees)
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
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