HR Specialist

CareVet; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CareVet, a growing network of veterinary hospitals, seeks an entry‑level HR Specialist to support the People & Culture team with regional HR administration, onboarding, background checks, and offboarding across multiple states. This role partners with the HR Business Partner to maintain compliance and smooth employee experiences.

Your strong communication and data accuracy support onboarding, data changes, and reporting, while contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR management or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Human Resources or administrative role.
• Experience with HRIS; Paycor experience a plus.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process HR transaction requests accurately and timely.
• Maintain employee records in HR systems and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Assist with onboarding, background checks, I-9/E-Verify, and offboarding.
• Support recruiting and onboarding processes and monitor onboarding progress.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

Paycor

HRIS

Job description

About CareVet

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 Overview

The 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 Responsibilities

• Process HR transaction requests in a timely and accurate manner, supporting the overall employee experience
• Collaborate with requesters to ensure complete and accurate data entry in HR systems (Paycor), following established procedures
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
• Review and process employee data changes, employment verifications, and unemployment claims
• Support recruiting and onboarding processes, including background checks, I-9/E-Verify, and new hire setup in HRIS
• Monitor onboarding progress and communicate status updates to employees and hiring managers
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of new hire and employee data
• Assist with HR system updates, reporting, and data reconciliation
• Partner with internal teams to complete cross‑functional tasks and improve processes
• Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures
• Support organizational integrations by reviewing and importing employee data and maintaining onboarding communications
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and proactively identify and resolve data discrepancies
• Respond to HR‑related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders
• Assist with special projects and additional administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Human Resources or administrative role
• Strong customer service focus required
• Experience ensuring compliance while meeting deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Extremely organized and methodical in approach to problem solving
• Exceptional time management skills
• Experience with HRIS; Paycor experience a plus
• Ability to analyze and present information in a way that it is understood by everyone within the organization