Red River Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center · 4 days ago
Senior Human Resources Generalist & Payroll
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expRed River Animal Emergency Hospital & Referral Center (RRAEH) is the region’s leading provider of advanced veterinary care. They are seeking a Senior HR Generalist & Payroll professional to manage payroll processes, support talent acquisition, and enhance employee relations within a dynamic veterinary environment.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Run end-to-end payroll on a biweekly cycle for hourly, salaried, and relief staff, including shift differentials, on-call, overtime, stipends, bonuses, and garnishments
Reconcile payroll, coordinate GL mapping with finance, manage year-end (W-2/1095-C), and oversee payroll tax filings/registrations
Maintain accurate timekeeping for 24/7 schedules: audit punches, PTO, and premium pay
Track and process approved employee expense reimbursements and allowances through payroll in coordination with accounting
Partner with managers to scope roles for DVMs, boarded specialists, licensed techs, and client service teams; manage postings, sourcing, screening, and offers
Review and approve all offer letters and employment agreements prior to issuance to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with compensation guidelines
Own onboarding/offboarding: I-9/E-Verify, background checks/drug screens, handbook & policy acknowledgement, HRIS setup, benefits enrollment, equipment access/returns, exit interviews
Coordinate and facilitate new-hire orientation sessions to ensure consistent cultural and policy onboarding
Track role-specific requirements (e.g., ND veterinary/tech licensure dates, DEA where applicable, CE reimbursement policies)
Coach managers and employees on performance, documentation, and conflict resolution; conduct fair and timely investigations
Champion culture initiatives tailored to the veterinary space (24/7 ER and Specialty) (recognition, debriefs, compassion-fatigue resources, wellness programs)
Support scheduling norms and attendance expectations suited to overnight/holiday work
Administer medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and ancillary plans; lead open enrollment and qualifying life events
Manage FMLA/ADA interactive process, ND leave/pay requirements, workers’ comp (including incident reporting for animal-related injuries/needle sticks), and return-to-work
Maintain and update the employee records, handbook, SOPs, and HR policies; ensure compliance with federal and ND laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, COBRA, OSHA/clinic safety policies)
Prepare required filings (e.g., EEO-1) and support audits (payroll, I-9, benefits, workers’ comp)
Develop and track annual compliance and professional training programs (e.g, sexual harassment prevention, safety protocols, continuing education). Utilize Isolved’s LMS or other tools to assign, monitor, and document completion
Partner with leadership on controlled-substance and radiation/clinic safety policy training ownership (content owners in Ops/Medicine; HR ensures policy acknowledgement & records)
Maintain current job descriptions and wage ranges in partnership with leadership; ensure consistency, equity, and regulatory compliance
Own HRIS/ATS/timekeeping (Isolved): security roles, data integrity, workflows, and integrations
Build and publish dashboards: headcount, time-to-fill, turnover, labor cost, overtime, premium pay, PTO liability
Support performance and compensation cycles; job architecture, market checks for DVMs/techs, and spot bonus programs
Manage vendor relationships (payroll, benefits, background checks, HR tech)
Qualification
Required
5–8+ years progressive HR generalist experience with 2+ years hands-on payroll
Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and ND wage & hour
Comfort with multi-shift operations and premium pay rules
Proficiency with HRIS/ATS and spreadsheets (lookups, pivots)
Excellent judgment, confidentiality, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred
SHRM-CP/PHR (or higher)
FPC/CPP
Experience supporting licensed clinicians (DVM/LVT) and credential tracking
Benefits
Relocation Allowance
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401 (K) with Employer Matching
Very generous CE Allowance
PTO
Licensing, membership fees paid for by RRAEH
Short term and long-term disability coverage
Pet discount
Employee Assistant Program and more!!
Company
Red River Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center
Red River Animal Emergency Hospital & Referral Center is proud to be the region’s only 24/7 small animal emergency and referral hospital, serving North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota since 2005.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase