HR Specialist

About CareVet CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on acquiring and managing best‑in‑class hospitals throughout the United States. We look for veterinary practices that are staples of their community. Whether it is one hospital or a dozen, we focus on the standard of care delivered, the level of engagement from the team and the record of stability. We are building a network of the top hospitals, doctors, and staff. CareVet’s mission is to provide the very best care for pets. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients, and community. Position Overview The HR Specialist will be a trusted partner for the People & Culture team and is responsible for regional, multi-state HR administration, including onboarding, integrations, background checks, status changes, and offboarding. Additionally, this individual will assist the HR Business Partner with maintaining regional compliance. This is an entry level Human Resources position with development opportunities to grow into other core HR functional roles. Key Responsibilities Process HR transaction requests in a timely and accurate manner, supporting the overall employee experience Collaborate with requesters to ensure complete and accurate data entry in HR systems (Paycor), following established procedures Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements Review and process employee data changes, employment verifications, and unemployment claims Support recruiting and onboarding processes, including background checks, I-9/E-Verify, and new hire setup in HRIS Monitor onboarding progress and communicate status updates to employees and hiring managers Ensure accuracy and completeness of new hire and employee data Assist with HR system updates, reporting, and data reconciliation Partner with internal teams to complete cross‑functional tasks and improve processes Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures Support organizational integrations by reviewing and importing employee data and maintaining onboarding communications Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and proactively identify and resolve data discrepancies Respond to HR‑related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders Assist with special projects and additional administrative tasks as assigned Qualifications & Experience Degree in Human Resources Management or related field Minimum 2 years’ experience in Human Resources or administrative role Strong customer service focus required Experience ensuring compliance while meeting deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment Strong attention to detail Extremely organized and methodical in approach to problem solving Exceptional time management skills Experience with HRIS; Paycor experience a plus Ability to analyze and present information in a way that it is understood by everyone within the organization #J-18808-Ljbffr