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Director, People & Culture at Lakefield Veterinary Group | LAYIQ

Compensation

Total Rewards

Oversee administration of Lakefield's benefits programs, wellness offerings, leave programs, and employee experience initiatives.

Oversee compensation and total rewards programs, including market benchmarking, pay practices, annual compensation planning, and employee communication.

Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements that support attraction, retention, and engagement.

Employee Relations

Serve as the organization's senior Employee Relations resource, providing guidance and consultation on complex workplace matters.

Oversee investigations, performance management consultation, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and workplace risk assessments.

Coach field leadership through challenging people situations using sound judgment, consistency, and an understanding of each hospital's unique culture, team dynamics, and business needs.

Promote a culture of accountability, respect, and trust while mitigating organizational risk.

Regional HR Business Partner Leadership

Develop Lakefield's Regional HR Business Partner model at scale, in partnership with the Senior Manager, People & Culture, ensuring consistent support and partnership across hospitals and regions.

Create the frameworks for coaching and the professional development of the HR Business Partners while establishing clear standards of service and partnership.

Use data, trends, and field insights to proactively address organizational challenges and strengthen leader capability.

Culture & Field Partnership

Champion Lakefield's culture and values through visible leadership, relationship-building, and active engagement with hospital teams.

Maintain a regular presence in hospitals and field operations to understand team member experiences, support leaders, and ensure People & Culture remains closely connected to the business.

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, helping navigate growth, change, and organizational challenges while preserving the unique cultures of our hospitals.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as business needs evolve.

What we’re looking for

Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
5+ years leading one or more of the following functions: Employee Relations, HR Business Partners, People Operations, Benefits, Compensation, or Total Rewards.
Experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed workforces.
Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
Experience leading HR programs and processes in a rapidly growing organization.
Working knowledge of payroll administration, benefits programs, compensation practices, and employment law.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to operational outcomes.
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building capabilities.
Ability to influence leaders through credibility, partnership, and practical solutions.
Preferred
SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR certification.
Experience supporting healthcare, veterinary, retail, hospitality, or other service-based multi-location organizations.
Experience building or leading HR Business Partner teams and field-based support models.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Greenhouse, and other HR technology platforms.
Experience supporting organizational growth, acquisitions, or change initiatives.
CORE COMPETENCIES
All Lakefield team members are expected to demonstrate: Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Collaboration across teams and functions
Professional judgment and integrity
Accountability and ownership of responsibilities
Adaptability in a growing, evolving organization
Alignment with Lakefield’s values
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UPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position provides direct leadership, coaching, and development for the following P&C leaders:
Senior Manager, People & Culture
Manager, Total Rewards
Manager, Payroll
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This role operates in an office/hybrid environment with 3 days per week on-site at our office in Kent, WA. Physical requirements may include:
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing
Working at a computer
Clinical exposure (if applicable)
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel may be required up to 50% during the first 60 days of Onboarding to build relationships and gain an understanding of Lakefield's hospitals, operations, culture, and the veterinary industry. Ongoing travel is expected to be approximately 25%.

Director, People & Culture

Employer job description

ABOUT LAKEFIELD VETERINARY GROUP

What you’ll do

Total Rewards

What we’re looking for

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Equal opportunity and accommodations

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