Senior People Partner

The posting, as Roo wrote it

What We Do

We’re on a mission to empower veterinary professionals with opportunities to achieve greater flexibility in their careers while helping animal hospitals provide care for more pets in their communities.

Powered by groundbreaking technology, Roo has built the leading veterinary staffing and careers platform, connecting Vets, Techs, and Veterinary Assistants with practices for relief support, full-time hiring, and free continuing education. Roo empowers the largest network of over 30,000 veterinary professionals to earn and learn on their schedule, helping Veterinarians earn over $400 million. Together, we’ve provided more than 5 million hours of coverage at over 10,000 animal hospitals.

About the Role

As Senior People Partner at Roo, you will be a strategic partner to business leaders, driving organizational effectiveness through talent strategy, performance optimization, and leadership development. In this senior-level role, you'll own the employee relations function while leading enterprise-wide performance management initiatives. You'll work closely with executive leadership to understand business objectives and translate them into people-focused initiatives that enhance team performance and engagement.

People Partner Key Responsibilities

Functional Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives
• Provide strategic counsel to executives on organizational effectiveness and people-related decisions
• Lead talent review processes and succession planning initiatives across the organization
• Drive workforce planning initiatives and organizational design discussions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex people matters

Performance & Development

• Own and lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of performance management frameworks that drive high performance across the organization
• Develop and roll out leadership development programs and manager effectiveness initiatives
• Lead calibration sessions and performance review cycles, ensuring consistency and fairness
• Create and implement career pathing frameworks and growth opportunities within functions and org units
• Design and facilitate performance coaching programs for managers and leaders
• Analyze performance data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and intervention

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Own the employee relations function, serving as the primary point of escalation for complex and sensitive ER issues
• Investigate and resolve workplace concerns, complaints, and conflicts with sound judgment and discretion
• Develop and implement ER policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and fairness
• Partner with legal counsel on employment-related matters as needed
• Lead engagement initiatives and action planning within business units
• Drive DEI initiatives and foster an inclusive workplace culture

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What to expect from working at Roo!

Located in the US

For permanent, full time employees, we offer

• Accelerated growth & learning potential.
• Stipends for home office setup, continuing education, and monthly wellness.
• Comprehensive health benefits to fit your needs with base medical plan covered at 100% with optional premium buy up plans.
• 401K
• Unlimited Paid Time Off.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity and reproductive care leave.
• Gifts on your birthday & anniversary.
• Opportunity for domestic travel, including for regional team building events.

Located in Canada

For permanent, full time employees, we offer

• Accelerated growth & learning potential.
• Stipends for home office setup, continuing education, and monthly wellness.
• Comprehensive health benefits offered through Rippling EOR.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) through Wealthsimple.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity and reproductive care leave.
• Gifts on your birthday & anniversary.
• Opportunity for domestic travel, including for regional team building events.

Overall, you would be part of a mission-driven company that will significantly empower the lives of all veterinary professionals and the health of the overall animal industry that seeks massive innovation.

We have diverse, passionate & driven team members from a variety of backgrounds, and Roo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. We understand that your individual experience may not check every box but we still encourage you to apply even if you are not confident in every expectation listed.

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