Human Resources Generalist, SAVES

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty in Asheville, NC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our collaborative team!

Relocation Assistance available to applicable candidates!

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000, based on experience

Focused on innovation and world‑class medicine, Ethos Veterinary Health is a unique community of locally operated specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals united by our dedication to compassionately serving pets and people in their times of greatest need. Field HR Managers play a key role in shaping our company's culture and ensuring that we attract, develop, and retain top talent in our veterinary hospitals.

Primarily reporting to the Field HR Business Partner, with a dotted line to the Hospital Directors, this role is responsible for a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, onboarding, employee engagement and HR compliance.

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance plan options
• Life Insurance
• 401K Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Holidays
• Rewards Program
• Discounted Pet Services and Supplies
• Uniforms
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• And more!

The Human Resources Generalist will focus on providing direct HR support as SAVES. The HR Generalist will support the hospital Employees and Leadership teams, and will provide direct HR support on a variety of topics including HR escalations, HR compliance, employee relations, disciplinary meetings, maintaining local, state, and federal compliance. To be successful in this role, you should have a good knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.

• Support our staff and managers on day‑to‑day HR processes in alignment with our company culture and policies, including recruiting and onboarding, audits, employee leaves and absences, assisting with review processes, employee relations, and other processes as needed.
• Develop, shape and lead HR Special projects with guidance and feedback from the Hospital Leadership Teams in partnership with your ETHOS HRBP.

• Proven work experience in 2-3 years as a Field HR Generalist or similar role required. Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or related field. Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor regulations required. Some existing knowledge of animal health/medical field preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, self‑motivation, and proven ability to manage multiple projects at once required. Ability to build strong relationship‑building skills, and find ways to go the extra mile with our clients and partners.
• Demonstrated proficiency with office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. Hands‑on experience with payroll systems and Human Resources systems preferred.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.