Human Resources Manager - Multi-Site

We’re searching for a committed, experienced Human Resources Manager to join our dynamic team supporting our 24-hour emergency and specialty hospitals across Kansas. In this role, you’ll be an integral partner to hospital leadership and team members, helping foster a positive workplace culture, support our people, and ensure effective HR practices across our hospitals—all while contributing to an organization dedicated to delivering superior veterinary care with compassion.

At Mission / Overland Park Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital, you’ll be part of a dedicated team at a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital focused on meeting the most critical needs of pets in our community. Our board-certified specialists provide advanced care to our patients, supported by skilled and compassionate teams committed to excellence. Recognized by City Lifestyle as one of the “Best Veterinarians in Kansas City,” our hospital offers a dynamic environment where you’ll have the opportunity to support the people behind exceptional veterinary care and make a meaningful impact across our teams.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will:

• Partner with Hospital Leadership and the People Team to strengthen employee engagement, workplace culture, and the overall employee experience.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance concerns, and day-to-day HR matters.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support disciplinary matters while ensuring policies and procedures are applied consistently and appropriately.
• Help maintain compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations, as well as hospital and company policies.
• Communicate hospital policies, procedures, and updates to employees and leaders, helping ensure hospital standards are understood and maintained.
• Work collaboratively with HR Centers of Excellence, including Leave of Absence, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Total Rewards, and Learning & Development, to support hospital and employee needs.
• Lead and support performance management, onboarding, and offboarding processes in alignment with our company culture and expectations.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on labor management and wage analysis to support staffing and workforce needs.
• Partner with Learning & Development to identify and provide educational and development opportunities for current and emerging leaders.
• Support staff and managers on day-to-day issues.
• Support recruiting efforts and events to help attract and engage talent for the hospital.
• Collaborate with the NVA People Team on organization-wide initiatives and change management efforts.
• Develop and deliver presentations, employee communications, and HR resources as needed to keep teams informed and engaged.

What You Bring:

• 5–7 years of HR experience, including proven experience as a Field HR Manager or in a similar role.
• The ability to travel frequently between multiple Kansas locations on a frequent basis including occasional travel within the U.S. for a variety of company wide meetings.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• A self-motivated, organized approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to going the extra mile for employees, leaders, and partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Hands-on experience with payroll and Human Resources systems preferred.
• Previous experience or familiarity with the animal health or medical field is preferred.
• The ability to work collaboratively as a positive, supportive, and encouraging team member within a veterinary hospital environment.
• The ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended perio