Human Resources Business Partner

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Human Resources Business Partner/People Operations Business Partner to our team!

The Human Resources Business Partner/People Operations Business Partner will serve as an experienced people operations specialist that will help align the organization’s people strategy with its business strategy. The role will manage the full employee life-cycle including onboarding, internal operations and employee experience. The person in this role has a front row seat and direct impact on the growth of the organization as they participate in the execution of Merger & Acquisition related activities.

This role will be supporting several general practice hospitals within our Southern Maine network. The role will require the employee to come into the HQ office in Portland two to three days a week, as well as travel onsite to the hospitals when necessary. Candidate must be based out of Southern Maine.

Human Resources Business Partner/People Operations Business Partner

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners in Portland, ME

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
• Partner with and serve as a resource to team members to promote and maintain positive relations during the due diligence and onboarding process
• Serve as the main People Operations contact for designated hospital teams
• Support the new hire onboarding process and provide guidance to team members on a variety of topics including policy interpretation
• Provide benefit enrollment information and support to new team members
• Support major change initiatives
• Analyze statistical data, reports, and survey results to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of the organization's employment policies and practices
• Think proactively and respond appropriately to all sensitive and critical employment related issues on a daily basis
• Advise Field Operations, as well as other leaders, on best practices and recommended approaches for leveraging our tools and people processes to maximize employee performance, achieve organizational effectiveness, improve employee engagement and ensure legal compliance
• Provide best-in-class customer service support to internal and external customers
• Reskill and upskill; identify training needs, align training needs with business objectives, and create or procure materials and programs to drive desired results
• Be up to date on employment laws and regulations, as well as other legal requirements regarding people management, to help leaders ensure compliance
• Create, review, and update standard operating procedures and policies as needed to maintain compliance
• Provide advice and suggestion for culture-related initiatives, such as cultural transformation
• Oversee the employee offboarding process and exit surveys
• Maintain HRIS, benefit system, and 401k system with accurate and up-to-date information

BENEFITS

We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is as outstanding and rewarding as the world’s longest belly rub and ear massage combined: 

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4thand 5th%
• Generous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect balance
• Employee Ruff-erral Program
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability (long-term disability available)
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Bonding leave enhanced maternity benefit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development
• Certification and license fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
• Commuter benefits, uniform allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director
• Free online group exercise classes, such as HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) twice a week, taught by certified trainers
• Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of five years of proven experience in Human Resources and prior leadership experience required
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP required

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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