General information

Hospital Name: National Veterinary Associates

Job Type: Support Center

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

JOB TITLE: NVA GP Director – HR Compliance

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Business Partners, Compliance and Employee Relations

ABOUT: National Veterinary Associates is one of the largest and most respected communities of veterinary hospitals in the world, operating nearly 1,000 hospitals in North America, including in all 50 states, and caring for 8,000,000+ animals annually. NVA is backed by JAB Holding, a leading private equity firm. Each person who joins NVA is motivated by our mission to provide excellent, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. NVA has been extremely successful over its 25+ year history and we’re very excited about our next chapter as we work toward our shared vision of revolutionizing the pet care experience to provide more fulfilling lives for pets, their companions, and our team.

BRIEF JOB SUMMARY:
The Director – HR Compliance will lead and oversee the company's human resources compliance programs, ensuring that all human resources activities and policies are compliant with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and legal compliance of the company's human resources practices, mitigating risks, and promoting a culture of ethical business conduct. This role will also create and establish a strong partnership with our legal team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Work cross-functionally to develop, implement, and maintain HR compliance programs and policies for NVA GP
• Mitigate NVA’s human resources compliance risks, rolling out new compliance initiatives, and managing all human resource compliance matters
• Foster a culture of HR compliance and ethics throughout the organization through effective communication and training initiatives
• Develop metrics and reports to measure compliance effectiveness and present findings to senior management
• Create, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with industry best practices
• Provide guidance and support to HR team members and management on HR compliance-related issues
• Lead internal investigations into HR compliance violations and ensure timely and thorough resolution in partnership with appropriate legal team member(s)
• Prepare and submit required compliance reports to regulatory agencies
• Advise and provide strategic support to HR and Operations leaders on the entire scope of human resources compliance matters

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on HR compliance, employee relations, or a related area
• In-depth knowledge of HR laws and regulations, including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO, and other federal, state, and local employment laws
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Significant experience directly handling and providing guidance on a variety of human resources compliance matters required
• Proven track record of delivering pragmatic solutions to compliance problems and resolving disputes effectively and efficiently
• Strong curiosity about the business generally and a willingness to tackle a variety of pre-compliance and employment matters

Compensation: 
The total cash compensation range for this role (base salary plus opportunity for bonus) is between $149,500 and$172,500. The role includes benefits and long term incentives. 

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