Human Resources Manager, SAVES

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

Relocation Assistance available to applicable candidates!

Compensation: $80,000 – $85,000 annually, based on experience (Exempt)
Location: Asheville, NC (On-site, 5 days per week)

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid Holidays

• Rewards Program

• Discounted Pet Services and Supplies

• Uniform Allowance

• Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Referral Program

• And more!

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.

The Human Resources Manager will serve as the primary on-site People Team partner supporting South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES). This role provides hands-on HR leadership and support to hospital leadership and employees across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, engagement, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR program implementation.

The HR Manager plays a key role in shaping our company’s culture and ensuring that we attract, develop, and retain top talent. Working in partnership with hospital leadership and the broader Ethos People Team, this position supports a positive and compliant workplace environment while helping leaders navigate complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and practical HR guidance.

This role requires someone who is comfortable working independently, building strong relationships across teams, and balancing employee advocacy with business needs in a fast-paced specialty veterinary hospital environment.

Why Join Us?

     Direct Impact
     Serve as the dedicated HR leader for a fast-paced specialty hospital where your work directly supports the people delivering critical patient care.

     Autonomy & Ownership
     Lead HR initiatives locally in partnership with hospital leadership while collaborating with a supportive People Team across the broader Ethos network.

     Professional Growth
     Gain broad HR leadership experience across employee relations, leadership coaching, compliance, and operational HR within a large multi-state HR organization.

     Mission-Driven Work
     Be part of an organization committed to advancing veterinary medicine and providing compassionate care to pets and their families.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary on-site HR partner to leadership and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns.

• Partner with hospital leadership to support performance management, coaching, corrective action, and organizational changes.

• Leverage HR data and insights to identify trends and develop strategies that enhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

• Lead the full employee lifecycle for the hospital, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, offboarding, exit interviews, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Facilitate the performance review and calibration process and provide guidance on merit increases, promotions, job reclassifications, and compensation changes.

• Manage employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution while ensuring fair and consistent applica