Serve as the primary HR contact for team members across multiple states.
Manage the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding and training through offboarding — ensuring each experience reflects Heartstrings’ values of compassion, dignity, and respect.
Administer employee benefits, payroll coordination, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Partner with leadership to improve performance management, recognition, and retention programs.
Lead employee relations and workplace investigations with discretion and empathy.
Support recruiting efforts, offer process, and new hire orientation.
Develop and refine HR policies, handbooks, and internal communications.
Help implement and optimize HR software and reporting tools (e.g., Connecteam, SimpleDVM, HRIS).
Promote employee wellness, DEI, and engagement initiatives that strengthen team morale and company culture.
Requirements
🌟 **Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3–7 years of HR management or generalist experience (veterinary, medical, or service-based industry preferred).
- Knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and multi-state HR practices.
- Strong emotional intelligence, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using HRIS, payroll, and time-tracking systems.
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred (not required).
- A genuine passion for helping others and working in a mission-driven environment.
Benefits
💜 **What We Offer**
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- A culture built on **empathy, collaboration, and respect** — where your voice truly matters.
- The opportunity to make an impact in a growing organization that values heart as much as results.
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