As part of the NVA Compassion-First family of pet hospitals Upstate Vet provides advanced medical, surgical, neurological, oncological, dental, and eye care for pets in the Asheville area. We are always looking for energetic, hardworking, organized, self-motivated candidates to add to our team-based hospital environment. We believe in providing compassionate, advanced medical care and giving back to our communities.

Upstate Vet works in partnership with National Veterinary Associates-Compassion-First (NVA C-F). NVA-CF is the largest private owner of freestanding veterinary hospitals in North America with over 1400 locations worldwide. NVA C-F is rapidly growing and competes in a $25 billion industry. We are growing rapidly and are looking to bring in and develop our next round of HR Leaders. Learn more about us at https://nvacompassionfirst.com/

The Human Resources Generalist plays a leading role in making Upstate Vet, Asheville a great place to work and supports the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department, including but not limited to: recruiting, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, training and talent development, FMLA/leave administration, rewards, and employee events.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sources, screens, interviews, and hires talented and qualified candidates for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to define the skills and competencies required for openings.
• Leads investigations and participates in employee disciplinary meetings and terminations
• Plans, coordinates, and supports the annual open enrollment process and meetings
• Creates, maintains, and updates employee records in Dayforce or ADP
• Administers leaves (FMLA, military, personal), ensuring compliance with company policies and all applicable laws and statutes
• Conducts new employee orientation and onboarding
• Plans, coordinates, and executes employee events and celebrations
• Develops, implements, and administers effective employee recognition programs
• Manages employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, escalates complex and/or sensitive matters to senior leadership and HRBP.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Stays well-informed of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and recent technologies in human resources and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity and professionalism
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field experience required
• 2 or more years of Human Resources experience
• Professional certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, SPHR, etc.) preferred

At NVA we value a positive culture built on collaboration, servant leadership, and growth for our employees. We believe in work life balance and mental health. The NVA Community offers resources such as Talkspace, EAP, and Pawcasts (wellness & self-care practices) from our Chief Community Officer. #NVA-CF

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, 401(K), employee discounts and more. If you are interested in applying and meet the qualifications, please complete the application and make sure to include an updated resume. You can also connect with me at michelle.samar@nva.com for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran