Human Resources Coordinator

Summary/Objective

The ideal candidate will support the full scope of Human Resources responsibilities and partner with the organization on strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices. 

This position will be responsible for updating & developing policies, directing and coordinating human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services. 

Essential Functions

1. Recruit, interview and hire new nursing staff, support staff, and associate veterinarians.
2. Responsible for new hire on-boarding procedures in conjunction with local hospital administrators. 
3. Oversee the recruitment process including job postings, resume review, and conducting in-person interviews with the local supervisors. 
4. Manages Paychex/Payroll inquiries via Paychex Payroll/Benefits & other Representatives
5. Manage personnel training and developmental programs (including safety training)
6. Complete employee performance reviews along with the overseeing supervisor
7. Mediate internal disputes between staff and office personnel
8. Discipline/discharge employees, oversee employee benefit programs, maintain confidential employee records
9. Create, review, and update job descriptions/manuals
10. Manage staff continuing education and licensure/certification
11. Complete daily work assignments or other duties as directed 
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

1. Strong Communication skills
2. Technical Capacity (Apple/Mac, Microsoft Office Suite, Paychex or related HRIS)
3. Strategic/Forward Thinking 
4. Compensation Research
5. Leadership
6. Decision Making
7. Confidentiality & knowledge of State and Federal Employment Laws
8. Ethical Conduct
9. Collaboration Skills
10. Flexibility
11. Conflict Resolution

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting within a veterinary hospital.  Normal vocation environment risks associated in this setting as related to treatment of and exposure to clientele, and health hazards related to disease and specialty care of animals.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands

This position will require repetitive, sedentary work/sitting for long periods of time, and may require lifting up to 15 lbs at a time.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday with an introductory period of two months (60 days). 

Travel

10-25% travel is expected for this position.

BENEFITS: Subject to plan eligibility requirements, you will receive the following benefits:

• Eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan after 60 days of employment.  .
• Participation in employee benefits provided by PayChex consisting of but not limited to a health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, dental and vision insurance, supplemental accidental insurance, Personal Pet Wellness Program, etc.
• PTO-80 hours prorated from date of hire
• Paid holidays
• Reimbursements for any HR licenses, certifications or memberships 

We greatly look forward to having you join Fetch and becoming a member of our team.