HR Generalist

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Job description: Job Summary Mountain View Animal Emergency is a fast-paced, large veterinary hospital that is expanding to include a specialty/referral practice. Our staff is our greatest asset and the care of this family is paramount. We are searching for the right fit for an HR Generalist that can grow with the company. Qualified candidates will be those who are well-versed in all functions of HR, excels in staff relations, has a strong work ethic, is a team player, and has compassion for others and our community. Responsibilities To be staff focused by building strong relationships with & between staff members. To be of resource for the whole hospital Processes payroll bi-weekly for 60+ employees via Paycor. Maintains timekeeping information & oversees the employee reimbursement program in accordance with state regulations and/or laws. Monitors & ensures the organization complies with all federal, state, and local employment laws/regulations. Recommends best practices; reviews or modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance. Ensure compliance with employment laws related to hiring, compensation, promotion, and working conditions. Assists with onboarding, transitions, and offboarding for all levels or the hospital. Keep all systems up to date (i.e. Paycor, Instinct, At Dove, etc.). Reports all new hires to the state of Maryland. Conducts orientations and stay/exit interviews. Supports management by providing employee relations advice, counsel, and decisions by analyzing information and current environmental or industry trends. Keep records of disciplinary actions in employee files. Assists in resolving complex employee relations issues and address grievances as needed Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent or reduced schedule leave use. Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention. Facilitates conversations with employees with disabilities to provide reasonable accommodations and solutions as outlined by ADA. Manage vendor relationships with multiple insurance brokers. Handle any employee needs for inquiries, changes, onboarding or offboarding of our benefits program which includes (but not limited to) Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) and Voluntary benefits. Manage hospital documentation. Oversee and work with management team on maintaining Employment Policy Handbook, employment contracts, job descriptions, and hospital checklists, etc. Assist with work place investigations. Helps to build the company’s culture by assisting with planning of employee engagement activities, events, and initiatives. Assist in the company’s outreach and community service programs. Keep employee files up to date and compliant at all times. Create payment plans with employees to recoup funds such as benefit arrears (other plans as needed). Suggest new HR strategies. Assist with overall staff recruiting Completes employment verifications and unemployment claims as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Required PHR or SHRM Certification Preferred Experience with 60+ employees At least 3+ years HR experience preferred At least 2+ years management/supervisory experience. HRIS experience (currently utilizing Paycor) Veterinary experience preferred Experience with payroll Proficiency in MS Word and Excel High attention to detail Strong interpersonal communication skills Desire to continue learning Team building skills Join us in creating an engaging work environment where employees can thrive! Job Type: Full-time Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr