Job Description

About Us

Milfeddygon ProStock Vets is an independently owned, dedicated farm animal veterinary practice. Started in 2011, we are a well-established and growing practice, with branches in Carmarthen, Llangadog, Eglwyswrw, Lampeter, Whitland and Gorseinon. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients. With a team of 60 dedicated professionals, we strive to maintain a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic working environment. We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to establish and lead our HR function from the ground up.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to develop the HR function, be part of shaping the culture within our practice and drive a positive employee experience.

As our HR Manager, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with our business needs. You will oversee all aspects of HR, for the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Compliance

- Ensure the practice is compliant with the latest employment laws and regulations, policies and procedures

Handbooks, Policies and Contracts

- Develop and maintain employee handbooks,workplace policies and contract management pertaining to the full employee lifecycle

Recruitment & Onboarding

- Manage the full recruitment cycle, from job postings to interviews and onboarding new team members

Remuneration and Benefits

- Oversee payroll processing, manage wages, salaries, and benefits administration

Performance Management

- Implement and oversee appraisal systems, performance reviews, and professional development plans

Employee Relations

- Act as the point of contact for HR-related queries, providing support and guidance and best practices. You'll address employee issues, provide constructive feedback, and promote a positive working environment.

Engagement & Retention

- Foster a positive workplace culture, focusing on employee engagement and long-term retention

Training & Development

- Identify and implement training programs to enhance employee skills, knowledge and professional regulations.

Leadership Coaching:

Coaching management to become strong people-leaders to drive a positive employee experience

Health & Safety

: Work alongside management to ensure compliance with HSWA

Practice Culture

: Build a positive and supportive culture that promotes teamwork, professionalism and job satisfaction

About You

We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR professional who thrives on having responsibility. The ideal candidate will have:

Experience

- Strong HR management experience, ideally within a medical profession setting or professional environment. Experience of setting up an HR function from scratch or working in a standalone position is highly desirable

Qualifications

- A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. CIPD qualification is desirable

Knowledge

- Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Skills

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational skills. A keen eye for detail and a real self-starter.

Adaptability

- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

Passion

- A genuine interest in supporting and developing an independently owned veterinary team.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and friendly work environment, where you can make a real difference

Opportunity to deliver a real legacy and have true ownership over your work

How to Apply

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for an exciting opportunity to build an HR function and prove yourself as a senior leader, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to jobs@prostockvets.com

Milfeddygon ProStock Vets is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Human resources: 5 years (required) Organisational skills: 5 years (required)
Location:

Carmarthen SA33 5DR (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/05/2025
Reference ID: HR Manager