People Operations Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia

We are seeking an on-site HR Manager to provide support for our multi-site emergency and specialty veterinary hospital teams!

Location: This position is on-site, requiring frequent travel between three hospitals.

Compensation: $85k - $95k depending on experience and skill set.

Medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability options, life insurance, flex-spending account, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, VetBloom Access: RACE approved CE, training, and curriculum library, and more!

About the Role:

Are you passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting a dedicated team?

As the on-site HR Manager, you will serve as the primary People Team partner for a group of three emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals across Virginia. This role provides hands-on HR 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. You will play a critical role in supporting a positive and compliant workplace environment while helping leaders navigate complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and practical HR guidance. This position requires someone who is comfortable working independently, building strong relationships across teams, and balancing employee advocacy with business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years handling employee relations investigations and complex workplace issues.
Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of HR management experience.
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and HR compliance practices.
Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflict resolution.
Experience supporting multiple HR functions such as onboarding, leave administration, performance management, and HR program implementation.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence leaders and build trust across all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to exercise sound judgement, navigate ambiguity, and manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment.
Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office; experience with Ceridian/Dayforce preferred.

Key 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 ongoing performance management, coaching, corrective action, and organizational changes.
Leverage data to generate meaningful HR insights and create strategies to enhance employee engagement and retention.
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. Provide guidance on best practices as it relates to merit, promotions, job reclassifications, and compensation changes.
Independently manage employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution while ensuring fair and consistent application of policies. Provide detailed investigative reports and collaborate with People Business Partners and legal counsel on recommendations as appropriate/required.
Administer leaves of absence programs, facilitate the accommodations process, and manage benefits-related inquiries in partnership with centralized HR teams.
Maintain compliance with company policies and all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Support enterprise HR programs and initiatives, including open enrollment, training, engagement activities, and change initiatives. Collaborate with the broader People Team on HR projects, process improvements, and best practice implementation.

Why Join Us?

Direct Impact: Serve as the dedicated HR support 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 leaders, while partnering with a collaborative People Team across the broader Ethos network.

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

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

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.