Job Description:

We currently have an opening for an onsite, People & Organization (HR) Partner. VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County is one of our premier 24-hour Emergency and Specialty practices, located in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, Sonoma County, California.The P&O (HR) Partner functions as a key member of a highly collaborative hospital leadership team, supporting over 100 Associates. If you are looking for a chance to apply your exceptional HR people-focused skills with a dynamic, thriving company, this may be the ideal opportunity for you!Essential Functions of the HR Partner include the following:Ensure that our workforce is treated fairly and reasonably at all times by helping employees to resolve conflicts and dealing with a myriad of complex personnel management situations;Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA;Source, screen, and quantify candidates for all positions within the Hospital.Conduct the new hire Associate orientation and collect all necessary plete Associate onboarding to ensure that each employee feels welcome and has a positive experienceConduct workplace investigations;Respond to Associate concerns to ensure that every Associate feels "heard" and well treated;Serve as Human Resources Point of Contact for Associate RelationsPartner with hospital leadership with respect to corrective action and separations;Assist in developing Associates and bench strength, ensuring the right people are in the right jobs.Attend unemployment hearings as necessary;Guide Hospital Leaders on best practices, as well as hospital and company policies and proceduresAssist and contribute to benefits information sharing to the Associates on benefits plansReport all Worker's Compensation Claims and assist with the hospital Safety ComplianceComplete all hospital business processes in the company's HRIS system (Workday)Train and develop all hospital Associates as well as the Hospital Leadership team this includes presenting on leadership topics to the Hospital teamsAct as a key liaison with the VCA's Home OfficeUpdate job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining business networks; and participating in professional organizations;Demonstrate ability to understand how the hospital operates and partner with Director of Human Resources or other HR team members to implement solutionsSupervise Associate transactions such as transfers, hiring, and related activities.Facilitate performance management and performance reviews in collaborations with the Hospital Administrator, Managers, and supervisors.Supports the Company's vision, mission, values, culture and strategy.Support Director of Human Resources in providing location specific insights to help with continued process improvements and employee engagement.Other duties as assignedThe Ideal Candidate will possess:A genuine love of animals - including humans!At least 3-5 years of experience in dealing with complex Associate relations issues in medium-large multi-state organization.Bachelor's degree or the equivalent experience in Human ResourcesOutstanding verbal and written communication skills.On-the-job experience with writing position statements and conducting workplace investigations.Strong proficiency with leave administration and the "interactive process."Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organizationDemonstrated competence in accurately advising managers on complex HR matters.Extraordinary customer service skills.Physical demands of the position:The Human Resources Partner is part of a dynamic Human Resources and Hospital Leadership team in a large animal hospitals. Each day is filled with constant challenges and an intense pace.Although providing a healthy worklife balance for our team is very important, there are times when the hours are long and irregular. Dedication and motivation are essential.Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.Must be able to walk, reach, stand, and balance.Must be able to work in a demanding and diverse work environment.Must be an excellent communicator in person, telephone, and email communications.Must be free from or comfortably able to control animal allergies, as there are animals in the workplace on a regular basis.Must be an expert in communication in the English language.Must be able to see, hear, and speak clearly and articulately.Occasionally, local driving trips and air travel may be required.Additional InformationCompensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000-$110,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only.