Human Resources Administrator

Kanawha Valley Veterinary Emergency Hospital; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Kanawha Valley Veterinary Emergency Hospital in South Charleston, WV seeks a dedicated Human Resources Professional to support a fast-paced veterinary team. This role focuses on recruitment, onboarding, records management, benefits, and HRIS data to keep people operations running smoothly.

Flexible scheduling is available due to extended hours. The successful candidate will handle payroll support, policy updates, and employee relations with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in human resources, HR administration, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of employment law, FMLA, ADA, and HR compliance standards.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with a people-first mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits, and employee relations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage new hire recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, and onboarding new hires for our growing team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR files, and HRIS data.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
• Support payroll processing by tracking attendance, PTO, and timekeeping records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Administer Workers' Compensation Benefits and OSHA compliance instruction.
• Coordinate employee relations efforts, including conflict resolution and performance management support.
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Assist departmental leads with staff scheduling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion and professionalism

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Company parties


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule


• Free food & snacks


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Parental leave


• Vision insurance


• Wellness resources

About the Role:

Kanawha Valley Veterinary Emergency Hospital is a locally owned, independent veterinary hospital looking for a dedicated and organized Human Resources Professional to join our passionate team in South Charleston, WV. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital behind-the-scenes role in supporting the people who provide life-saving care to animals every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love helping teams run smoothly, we want to hear from you!

Because we are an extended-hours business, flexible scheduling is an option for the candidate who wants to work non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities:

• Manage new hire recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, and onboarding new hires for our growing team


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR files, and HRIS data


• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and inquiries


• Support payroll processing by tracking attendance, PTO, and timekeeping records


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations


• Administer Worker's Compensation Benefits and OSHA compliance instruction


• Coordinate employee relations efforts, including conflict resolution and performance management support


• Assist in developing and updating HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks


• Assist departmental leads with staff scheduling

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of experience in human resources, HR administration, or a related field


• Working knowledge of employment law, FMLA, ADA, and HR compliance standards


• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a people-first mindset


• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism


• Ability to work with initiative and creativity to identify and solve problems


• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred


• Previous experience managing HR in veterinary practices is welcomed but not required

About Us:

Kanawha Valley Veterinary Emergency Hospital is a trusted provider of emergency and critical veterinary care serving the South Charleston, WV community and surrounding areas. Our team is united by a deep love for animals and a commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care when pets and their families need it most. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive workplace where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.