HR Business Partner

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid CE and professional development

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support leaders and teams across our growing network of hospitals in Maine. The role emphasizes balancing strategy with action, building relationships, and delivering a people-first employee experience.

You will guide leaders on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, onboarding, compliance, and development, while using data and sound judgment to support hospital growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, and HR compliance.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred).

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and teams across multiple hospital locations, building strong relationships and providing consistent HR support.
• Lead workplace investigations, leave administration, accommodations, and risk management initiatives.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, pay and status changes, and compliance reporting.
• Analyze turnover, engagement, and workforce trends to develop actionable recommendations.
• Coach and develop managers to build strong teams and effective leadership practices.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and positive workplace culture initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor during organizational change and growth.

Skills

HR Generalist

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Coaching managers

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

For HR Professionals Who Want a Seat at the Table.

Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care (PVESC) | Falmouth, Maine

Are you an HR professional who loves balancing strategy with action? We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support leaders and teams across our growing network of hospitals. This is a highly collaborative role for someone who enjoys being present with teams, building strong relationships, and understanding the unique culture and needs of each location.

As a trusted partner to leaders, you'll provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, onboarding, compliance, and team development. You'll use data, sound judgment, and a people-first approach to help create an exceptional employee experience while supporting the growth and success of our hospitals.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with leaders and teams across multiple hospital locations, building strong relationships and providing consistent HR support throughout the organization
• Lead workplace investigations, leave administration, accommodations, and risk management initiatives
• Manage key HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, pay and status changes, and compliance reporting
• Analyze turnover, engagement, and workforce trends to develop actionable recommendations
• Coach and develop managers to build strong teams and effective leadership practices
• Support employee engagement, retention, and positive workplace culture initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor during organizational change and growth

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, and HR compliance
• Experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing day-to-day execution with strategic partnership
• Enjoys working across multiple locations and building connections with teams in different hospital settings
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification preferred

Salary & Schedule

• Full-time, 40 to 45 hours per week
• $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 salary based on experience and credentials
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and more
• Paid CE and professional development
• PTO and holiday pay
• A collaborative team where your voice matters

Why PVESC?

Join a team that’s redefining veterinary specialty and emergency care in Maine. At PVESC, you’ll play a key role in supporting the people who deliver exceptional care to pets and their families every day.

Strategic HR. Real Influence. Meaningful Work.

PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.