What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Ethos Veterinary Health?
Charleston Veterinary Referral Center is seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager to join our hospital in support of our veterinary teams.
Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in dynamic, people-focused environments? Do you excel at employee relations, leadership coaching, and building positive workplace cultures? If you’re passionate about supporting teams and driving engagement across hospital operations, we’d love to connect with you.
Compensation: Up to $90,000 base salary (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Full-time, in person and on-site at the hospital
Benefits: (waiting periods may apply)
Health insurance
Employer-paid pet insurance
Generous paid time off and paid sick time
Work-life balance prioritization
401(k) with employer match
Continuing education support
Professional development opportunities
And more
Why Join CVRC?
Located in beautiful Charleston, CVRC is one of the few VECCS Level I–certified hospitals in South Carolina, providing 24/7/365 emergency care alongside advanced specialty services. Our collaborative leadership culture prioritizes team development, engagement, and operational excellence—making HR a strategic partner in hospital success.
As an HR Manager in our hospital, you’ll play a key role shaping employee experience, supporting leaders, and ensuring compliance and consistency across our hospital teams.
About the Role:
Reporting to and partnering closely with the Field People Business Partner, the HR Manager serves as the front-line HR partner for CVRC. You will support the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding through offboarding—while driving engagement, performance management, compliance, and positive employee relations across teams.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Partnership & Employee Support: Serve as primary HR resource for employees and leaders; provide guidance and promote an inclusive culture
Employee Relations: Investigate and resolve complex workplace concerns; document findings and partner with HRBPs and legal as needed
Leadership Coaching: Advise managers on performance issues, documentation, misconduct, and policy adherence
Performance Management: Support review cycles and provide input on merit, promotions, and compensation actions
Onboarding & Offboarding: Oversee employee lifecycle processes; facilitate orientations and exit interviews; enhance new-hire experience
HR Program Implementation: Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to roll out initiatives and communicate changes effectively
Compliance & Policy: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices
Leave & Accommodation Management: Administer leave programs and support ADA interactive processes
Recruiting Support: Assist leaders with screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation
HR Operations: Manage background checks, onboarding paperwork, I-9 verification, and HRIS processes
People Analytics: Leverage HR data to inform engagement and retention strategies
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance employee experience across hospitals
Job duties are subject to change at any time.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or ≥3 years HR management experience
≥3 years HR experience, including ≥2 years employee relations investigations
Experience with HRIS systems (Ceridian a plus) and MS Office
Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills with neutral, professional judgment
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and supporting diverse teams
Make an Impact at CVRC:
At CVRC, our people are the heart of our mission. As HR Manager, you’ll directly influence employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and workplace culture across our hospital teams—helping ensure every team member feels supported and empowered to deliver exceptional care.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful professional growth within a leading specialty and emergency veterinary organization.
This role is based within a busy veterinary specialty and emergency hospital and includes regular time spent in clinical areas where animals are being examined, treated, and cared for. Team members should be comfortable working in an environment that may include exposure to animal dander, odors, bodily fluids, and the sights and sounds that naturally accompany medical and emergency care. We value team members who are at ease around animals and supportive of the compassionate care our teams provide each day.
Learn more and apply today: www.charlestonvrc.com
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
Salary : $90,000