Director, P&O Effectiveness

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: The Director, P&O Effectiveness role will be responsible for leading cross-functional P&O projects that reach across different stakeholders and Associate groups. The Associate will also lead teams responsible for P&O systems/reporting optimization and P&O analytics/insights. The Associate in this role will be a key member of the P&O leadership team, working closely with the VP of People & Organization and other senior leaders to ensure that P&O initiatives are communicated effectively, delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards; will also serve as a key strategic thought partner to the P&O leadership team on the evolution of the function. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Lead key cross-functional change initiatives, representing the P&O function across multiple stakeholders, ensuring that all P&O initiatives are delivered in a consistent and efficient manner. Oversee the management of P&O projects, including project planning, execution, monitoring, and control, to ensure timely delivery and successful outcomes. Serve as P&O representative to collaborate with VCA leaders and stakeholders to identify and prioritize initiatives and projects that align with the overall OGSMs and P&O strategy. Partner with MVH P&O Systems and Analytics teams to harmonize VCA approach to P&O systems processes and utilization as well as ensuring common methodology/terminology in measuring people impacts. Work with internal VCA stakeholders to develop timelines, roadmaps and change management/communication plans to modernize organization’s approach to process governance. Provide management support to systems and analytics professionals within P&O organization. Serve as subject matter expert in developing and reporting on high impact P&O measurables, aligning to both VCA internal operations as well as MVH and Mars people reporting expectations. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure data/reporting integrity and efficiency. Fulfills other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: College degree in HR, Business, or related field / MBA Preferred 10 years of leading mature HR processes and programs 5 years of leading cross-functional projects and teams 5 years of experience across multiple HR verticals, preferably in a multi-site, dispersed workforce 2 years experience standing up HR process and protocols in a dynamic, unpredictable environment Expert level of experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Visio) Experience w/in a variety of HR systems/programs Experience developing high impact presentations for senior level consumption *All degrees will be deemed “or equivalent combination of education and experience” unless absolutely required to do the job (i.e., DVM degree for Veterinarian, Law degree for Attorney, etc.). PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Strong stakeholder management and organizational skills Experience managing change within a dynamic environment. Working knowledge of human resource operations. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. CORE COMPETENCIES: Decision Quality Manages Complexity Directs Work Drives Results Organizational Savvy Drives Vision and Purpose Manages Ambiguity Situational Adaptability Additional Information: Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $201,000 - $225,000. 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. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Salary : $201,000 - $225,000