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Director of People & Administration

Beacon Veterinary Specialists · Fremont, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEducation$125k–$150k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the employee lifecycle, including offers, onboarding, employee changes, leaves of absence, accommodations, separations, and related documentation for ~120 employees
  • Lead, support, and develop a team of ~5 full-time administrative direct reports while clarifying ownership, priorities, and backup coverage for recurring administrative functions
  • Serve as a resource to clinic managers on employee relations, coaching, policy guidance, and documentation
  • Support consistent HR practices across teams and locations while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and accountability
  • Partner with leadership on job descriptions, compensation support, employee communications, and policy updates
  • Help maintain a professional, compliant, and people-centered workplace

Payroll, Benefits & Employee Systems

  • Career coordination, payroll, benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee records
  • Work with outside HR, payroll, benefits, and risk-management partners
  • Ensure employee changes, new hires, and separations are processed accurately and on time
  • Maintain organized HR systems, records, and recurring administrative workflows

Compliance, Licensing & Risk Administration

  • Track and support employment compliance, required training, licenses, permits, renewals, insurance documentation, and other recurring administrative deadlines
  • Help ensure company policies, records, and documentation remain current
  • Coverage with outside advisors, vendors, and leadership on compliance-related matters
  • Support safety, documentation, and risk-management processes across the organization

Business & Financial Administration

  • Provide oversight for key administrative finance processes, including vendor records, accounts payable support, client account procedures, banking access coordination, and related documentation
  • Partner with leadership and outside accounting resources to support accurate, timely administrative inputs
  • Help maintain organized systems for financial administration, recurring payments, renewals, and business records
  • No missed renewals, filings, or postings on the control register with monthly verification delivered to the CEO
  • Every hire paid correctly on the first cycle; every separation executed compliant with California final-pay law
  • Leaves and accommodations administered on time with complete documentation
  • Employee-relations documentation maintained to a standard that would withstand agency or counsel review
  • Administrative team cross-trained with a capable backup for every critical function and procedures documented
  • Managers report fast and clear HR support

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of progressive HR experience
  • Professional HR certification: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
  • Hands-on experience with employee relations and leave administration
  • Knowledge of California employment practices
  • Experience supervising or leading team members
  • Strong judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
  • Excellent organization, follow-through, and communication skills
  • Comfortable working on-site full-time in Fremont, CA with occasional work responsibilities outside of standard business hours

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid time off
  • CE allowance + professional certification support
  • Pet discounts + employee pet insurance
  • Supportive leadership team

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