Alliance Animal Health is a fast-growing private equity backed, Veterinary Service Organization that operates as a majority owner and business partner to many veterinarian practices across the US. Our goal is to make it easier for our practices at every step by providing world-class business solutions like talent acquisition, marketing, human resources, finance, and operations, so that they can focus their energy on providing incredible care for animals. In fact, our Core Values are (quite literally) written with PETS in mind: Passion, Engagement, Trust and Service.
We want our doctor partners to choose what's best for their practice because they are the experts in medicine, while we customize the support, the co-ownership approach, and business solutions based on their goals. We pride ourselves on maintaining a culture of open communication and collaboration to deliver innovative solutions to advance today's veterinary environment - without disrupting the medical autonomy and what makes each of our hospitals unique. Because at the end of the day, our central support team exists to serve our practices. So, if you're excited about using your talents to make an impact on the health and wellness of pets - we'd love to talk with you!
Job Description As a Human Resources Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the HR department, ensuring a smooth onboarding for new employees, educating teammates about various policies and procedures, and providing essential support to the broader Alliance Animal Health hospital network. Your expertise will contribute to our commitment to excellence in the veterinary industry.
Employee Life Cycle Management & Employee Relations: Assists in the onboarding and offboarding process; managing the appropriate processes within the Company's HRIS, ADP WorkforceNow, to capture relevant information for new hires and leavers. Organization, administration, and maintenance of employee personnel records, e.g. employee files, I-9s, payroll, and change records. Assist with reviewing and writing job description s. Provide support for creating and updating processes and workflows. Educate new hires about HR policies, internal procedures and relevant regulations Address teammate inquiries, concerns and help foster a strong Alliance Animal Health pack culture General HR Management: Provides first level support to Regional team and partner practices on general HR questions around benefits, payroll or HR related questions Provides employee relations support, including conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and performance improvement counseling. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory state training including tracking and completing federal required reporting Management of Worker's Comp issues, requirements, and audits Employee Agreements/Contracts management, including VISA renewals Unemployment Claims Management Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law Other duties: Establishes and develops a pro-active relationship and communication channels with the Regional Operations team and Central Support employees. Participate in assigned projects ranging anywhere from financial or workers compensation audits, benefit reconciliations of invoices and carrier connections. Assist with housekeeping of employee data in our HRIS system Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities:
Must have initiative and be capable of independent thought and action, with good problem-solving skills and ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment. An outside the box thinker who is comfortable challenging ideas and creating efficiencies as we grow. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize tasks and comfortable shifting priorities at moment's notice. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now. Bonus points for pet lovers or veterinary industry HR professionals! Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of three years human resources experience preferred. Additional Information Competitive compensation dependent on experience, with annual bonus potential. We also offer a robust set of medical, non-medical and retirement benefits that we encourage our employees to take advantage of.
We want nothing more than to fuel your career goals, which is why we've created exclusive programs like Alliance Educates, Alliance Propel and Alliance Cares - to bring you financial, learning and wellness opportunities designed to enrich your growth.
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