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Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care (PVESC) | Falmouth, Maine
Are you an HR professional who loves balancing strategy with action? We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support leaders and teams across our growing network of hospitals. This is a highly collaborative role for someone who enjoys being present with teams, building strong relationships, and understanding the unique culture and needs of each location.
As a trusted partner to leaders, you'll provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, onboarding, compliance, and team development. You'll use data, sound judgment, and a people-first approach to help create an exceptional employee experience while supporting the growth and success of our hospitals.
What You'll Do
Join a team that's redefining veterinary specialty and emergency care in Maine. At PVESC, you'll play a key role in supporting the people who deliver exceptional care to pets and their families every day.
Strategic HR. Real Influence. Meaningful Work.
PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care (PVESC) | Falmouth, Maine
Are you an HR professional who loves balancing strategy with action? We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support leaders and teams across our growing network of hospitals. This is a highly collaborative role for someone who enjoys being present with teams, building strong relationships, and understanding the unique culture and needs of each location.
As a trusted partner to leaders, you'll provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, onboarding, compliance, and team development. You'll use data, sound judgment, and a people-first approach to help create an exceptional employee experience while supporting the growth and success of our hospitals.
What You'll Do
- Partner with leaders and teams across multiple hospital locations, building strong relationships and providing consistent HR support throughout the organization
- Lead workplace investigations, leave administration, accommodations, and risk management initiatives
- Manage key HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, pay and status changes, and compliance reporting
- Analyze turnover, engagement, and workforce trends to develop actionable recommendations
- Coach and develop managers to build strong teams and effective leadership practices
- Support employee engagement, retention, and positive workplace culture initiatives
- Serve as a trusted advisor during organizational change and growth
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 4 years of HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience
- Strong knowledge of employment law, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, and HR compliance
- Experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing day-to-day execution with strategic partnership
- Enjoys working across multiple locations and building connections with teams in different hospital settings
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification preferred
- Full-time, 40 to 45 hours per week
- $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 salary based on experience and credentials
- Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and more
- Paid CE and professional development
- PTO and holiday pay
- A collaborative team where your voice matters
Join a team that's redefining veterinary specialty and emergency care in Maine. At PVESC, you'll play a key role in supporting the people who deliver exceptional care to pets and their families every day.
Strategic HR. Real Influence. Meaningful Work.
PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Salary : $85,000 - $105,000