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The Human Resources Department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is dedicated to meeting the needs of our diverse and renowned veterinary workforce. If you are a person looking to jumpstart or expand your career this is the right place for you. We are looking for a creative and resourceful HR Generalist to support our department in ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of our services throughout our organization. The responsibilities are diverse, and the environment is fast paced with opportunity for learning and growth.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist will support AMC staff as the main point of contact for employees’ queries on HR related topics. As a valued team member, the Human Resources Generalist will undertake a wide range of HR functions and work closely with the Human Resources team members. The primary areas of responsibility include onboarding, employee relations, data & metrics reporting, coordination of new employee orientation, coordination of training initiatives, performance management, employee benefits administration, and employment law compliance. The HR Generalist will help with routine tasks and will provide the senior HR staff with administrative support to help meet the increasing demands and responsibilities of the HR Department.

Job Responsibilities

+ Support the recruitment process, including managing requisitions and employee change processes, including coordinating employment offers and onboarding/orientation of new hires.

+ Be the primary backup for HRIS-payroll processing, including bi-weekly and semi-monthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, tracking vacation/sick pay, importing expense reimbursements, inputting exceptions, updating employee changes in HRIS, and benefit changes.

+ Responsible for maintaining licensing records, DEA expirations.

+ Participate in the development of HR KPI systems by tracking certain metrics, conducting queries, and providing standard reports for ongoing company requirements.

+ Function as initial point of contact for the employee safety issues, including worker’s compensation management.

+ Serves as HR representative on the Safety Committee.

+ Function as initial point of contact for employees inquires on basic employee benefit questions and concerns. and coordinate with the HR Manager and outside services for open enrollment and other benefits issues

+ Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

+ Assist HR Coordinators with coordination of the volunteer programs as needed.

+ Participate in the execution and monitoring HR programs and other employee events and processes as assigned.

+ Function as liaison third-party vendors for employee benefits issues, including COBRA administration.

Skills and Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field

+ 5- years’ Human Resources experience

+ Excellent communication skills, people skills, ethics, and cultural awareness

+ High problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies

+ Advanced knowledge of MS Office, HRIS systems, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed.

+ Proven experience working in an HR department.

+ Natural interpersonal and communication skills

+ Detail oriented and resourceful.

+ Initiative-taker

+ Knowledge of HR federal laws and regulations

+ Working knowledge of ADP-Workforce Now

+ Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems

+ Additional HR training or certifications is a plus

Benefits Package Includes

+ Competitive salary

+ Generous paid time off

+ 50% discount on veterinary care

+ Continuing education funds with rollover options

+ 403(b) matching

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

+ You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Pay Range

$75,000 — $95,000 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Once complete, this project will transform the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.