HR Specialist

HR SpecialistThe Company CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on acquiring and managing best-in-class hospitals throughout the United States. We look for veterinary practices that are staples of their community. Whether it is one hospital or a dozen, we focus on the standard of care delivered, the level of engagement from the team and the record of stability.

We are building a network of the top hospitals, doctors, and staff. CareVet's mission is to provide the very best care for pets. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients, and community.Position OverviewThe HR Specialist will be a trusted partner for the People & Culture team and is responsible for regional, multi-state HR administration, including onboarding, integrations, background checks, status changes, and offboarding.

Additionally, this individual will assist the HR Business Partner with maintaining regional compliance. This is an entry level Human Resources position with development opportunities to grow into other core HR functional roles.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess HR transaction requests in a timely and accurate manner, supporting the overall employee experienceCollaborate with requesters to ensure complete and accurate data entry in HR systems (Paycor), following established proceduresMaintain employee records and ensure compliance with state and federal requirementsReview and process employee data changes, employment verifications, and unemployment claimsSupport recruiting and onboarding processes, including background checks, I-9/E-Verify, and new hire setup in HRISMonitor onboarding progress and communicate status updates to employees and hiring managersEnsure accuracy and completeness of new hire and employee dataAssist with HR system updates, reporting, and data reconciliationPartner with internal teams to complete cross-functional tasks and improve processesContribute to documentation and continuous improvement of standard operating proceduresSupport organizational integrations by reviewing and importing employee data and maintaining onboarding communicationsMaintain strict confidentiality of employee information and proactively identify and resolve data discrepanciesRespond to HR-related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholdersAssist with special projects and additional administrative tasks as assignedQualifications & ExperienceDegree in Human Resources Management or related fieldMinimum 2 years' experience in Human Resources or administrative roleStrong customer service focus requiredExperience ensuring compliance while meeting deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsComfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong attention to detailExtremely organized and methodical in approach to problem solvingExceptional time management skillsExperience with HRIS; Paycor experience a plusAbility to analyze and present information in a way that it is understood by everyone within the organization