People & Culture Manager - Emancipet

More than a career, it’s a movement. Emancipet, the leading non-profit veterinary care provider in the United States, is on a mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible for everyone. In 2024, we will celebrate our 25th year delivering veterinary care to pets whose families cannot afford or access market sector care, and we are looking forward to a huge milestone: welcoming our 2 millionth patient visit.

You are invited to come join the movement!

Position Overview

The People & Culture Manager at Emancipet is responsible for developing and implementing innovative programs and initiatives that promote a positive and engaging workplace culture across all Emancipet locations, including remote employees. This role is essential in helping employees understand their value in achieving Emancipet's mission. The People & Culture Manager will organize and collaborate with a culture committee, provide recommendations to senior leaders, support new hires, and participate in annual employee surveys.

Best In Class Health Coverage for You and Your Family

The benefit package includes:

• Health Insurance - 100% Emancipet-paid for employee coverage. This is a PPO health insurance plan.
• Dental - 100% Emancipet-paid for employee coverage.
• Vision - 100% Emancipet-paid for employee coverage.
• Telehealth - 100% Emancipet-paid Telehealth for your entire family: partner/spouse and all children under 26 (regardless of insurance status) that provides $0 visits for urgent care, mental and behavioral health care, pharmacy, and health advocacy services
• Life AD&D - 100% Emancipet-paid
• Voluntary Benefits - including accident, cancer, supplemental life, short- and long-term disability, and more.
• Identity Theft Plan - 100% Emancipet paid
• Travel Plan - 100% Emancipet paid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for Pet Family Members - $350 per year in free services or products through Emancipet

Other Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off - 9 paid holidays. 80 hours of PTO (increasing with tenure), with the ability to roll over 40 each year. 30 hours for Continuing Education.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program - This position qualifies for the program, with employment time counting towards qualifying years for loan forgiveness.
• 401k Plan - Employer matching: Emancipet matches half of your contribution up to 5% of your annual pay. Employees can participate from their first day at Emancipet.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ideas and programs to build a positive culture within the company.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a culture committee that meets regularly to brainstorm and evaluate cultural initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to senior leaders on programs, activities, and ideas to engage employees and promote a positive work environment.
• Support new hires to ensure they understand payroll systems, benefits, and other essential company processes.
• Participate in annual employee surveys to measure engagement as well as cultural health and recommend improvements.
• Meet weekly, coordinate with, and serve as liaison between Emancipet and outside HR services.
• Create and facilitate activities and events that promote team bonding and a sense of community among employees.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels to promote a culture of openness and inclusion.
• Utilize data from surveys and feedback to continuously improve cultural initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of culture initiatives with Emancipet’s mission and values.
• Provide training and resources to managers and employees on cultural best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of equivalent professional experience in Communications, Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Experience in culture building or human resources is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
• Willingness to learn new software and tools as needed.
• Outstanding communication and writing skills.
• Outgoing, proactive, and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative cultural initiatives.
• High level of emotional intelligence and empathy.

Salary Range - $60,000 to $70,000