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Director of Human Resources Location: Metro Detroit, MI, on- site Employment Type: Full-Time About Veterinary United At Veterinary United, we’re more than a network of 20+ veterinary clinics across Michigan—we’re a family-owned, veterinarian-led community guided by our core values: Inspire, Empower, Lead, Evolve, and Believe . We’re passionate about delivering high-quality veterinary medicine, supporting our teams, and creating workplaces where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive. As Veterinary United continues to expand, we’re seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead our HR strategy, strengthen our people practices, and support a connected, high-performing culture across our organization. Why This Role Matters The Director of Human Resources will serve as a key member of the leadership team, helping shape the employee experience across Veterinary United. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership and practice leaders to align HR strategy with organizational goals, strengthen employee engagement, and build scalable systems that support our growing, values-driven network of clinics. What You’ll Do HR Strategy and Leadership Develop and execute human resources strategies that support organizational growth, employee retention, operational effectiveness, and company culture. Employee Relations Provide guidance and leadership on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, performance issues, conflict resolution, and corrective action. Culture and Employee Engagement Champion a workplace culture rooted in connection, inclusion, accountability, well-being, and Veterinary United’s core values. Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning Partner with recruiters and operational leaders to support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, student outreach and engagement, and retention across veterinary and support teams. Learning and Talent Development Oversee employee development initiatives, leadership training, mentorship programs, succession planning, and career-pathing opportunities. Compliance and Risk Management Ensure HR policies, practices, and procedures comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and reflect current HR best practices. Performance Management Strengthen performance-management processes, including goal setting, coaching, feedback, evaluations, and leadership accountability. Compensation and Benefits Provide strategic oversight of compensation, benefits, employee recognition, and total-rewards programs to support competitiveness, equity, and retention. HR Systems and Infrastructure Evaluate and improve HR policies, processes, technology, reporting, and organizational systems to meet the needs of a growing, multi-site organization. Leadership Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, practice leaders, and managers across Veterinary United’s clinic network. Who You Are You are a people-focused and business-minded HR leader who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven organization. You bring: • Significant human resources leadership experience, preferably within a multi-site, healthcare, veterinary, or service-based organization. • Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, HR compliance, multi- state HR experience, performance management, and organizational development. • Experience developing and implementing HR strategies that support business growth and organizational change. • The ability to balance employee advocacy with the operational needs of the organization. • Excellent communication, coaching, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. • A thoughtful and approachable leadership style grounded in accountability and servant leadership. • A genuine passion for helping employees and leaders grow. • A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related field. Advanced education or professional HR certification is preferred but not required. Why Veterinary United? • Join a family-owned, veterinarian-led organization with a strong mission and clearly defined values. • Make a meaningful impact across a growing network of more than 20 veterinary clinics. • Partner with a supportive leadership team committed to mentorship, innovation, and a people-first culture. • Help shape the future of the organization’s HR strategy and employee experience. • Receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

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Director of Human Resources
Location: Metro Detroit, MI, on- site Employment Type: Full-Time
You are a people-focused and business-minded HR leader who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven organization.
Significant human resources leadership experience, preferably within a multi-site, healthcare, veterinary, or service-based organization.
Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, HR compliance, multi- state HR experience, performance management, and organizational development.
Experience developing and implementing HR strategies that support business growth and organizational change.
The ability to balance employee advocacy with the operational needs of the organization.
Excellent communication, coaching, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
A thoughtful and approachable leadership style grounded in accountability and servant leadership.
A genuine passion for helping employees and leaders grow.
Why Veterinary United?
Join a family-owned, veterinarian-led organization with a strong mission and clearly defined values.
Make a meaningful impact across a growing network of more than 20 veterinary clinics.
Partner with a supportive leadership team committed to mentorship, innovation, and a people-first culture.
Help shape the future of the organization’s HR strategy and employee experience.
Receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

Nice-to-haves

A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related field. Advanced education or professional HR certification is preferred but not required.

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