Director of People Operations

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of People Operations to support our partner, a mission-driven veterinary healthcare organization! This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity located in New York!

We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on, and compassionate HR leader to help scale people initiatives across a multi-site organization that’s redefining pet healthcare. The ideal candidate brings deep HR business partnership experience, thrives in high-growth environments, and is passionate about building an engaging, high-performing culture that supports veterinary professionals across the U.S.

PERKS:

• Direct-hire opportunity with a fast-growing, purpose-driven healthcare company!
• Competitive salary of $170,000–$200,000 DOE + bonus potential up to 35% and equity!
• Flexible location: Hybrid if located in NYC (2 days/week) or remote!
• Exceptional benefits including 100% covered health insurance, generous PTO, and paid parental leave!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners to support clinic leaders and central teams, aligning people strategies with operational goals.
• Oversee learning & development programs for veterinary, clinic, and HQ teams across all career stages, from onboarding to leadership development.
• Drive employee engagement and retention efforts, including wellness initiatives, employee surveys, and culture-building programs.
• Support workforce planning and talent development across a national, multi-location environment.
• Champion employee relations and change management while maintaining a culture rooted in compassion, inclusion, and high performance.
• Evaluate the impact of people programs using data and continuously iterate based on insights and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in healthcare, veterinary, or retail environments; multi-site preferred.
• Proven success in scaling people strategies in high-growth, operationally complex environments (PE-backed experience a plus).
• Expertise in HR business partnership, learning and development, and employee engagement.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree required; HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred.
• Tech-savvy and data-driven with experience using HRIS, LMS, and analytics platforms.
• Empathetic, collaborative, and passionate about improving the employee experience—and pets!

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity offering a base salary of $170,000–$200,000, with a bonus target of 17.5% (up to 35%) and equity. The role also includes a robust benefits package, such as:

• 100% company-covered health insurance
• Dental, vision, and mental health support
• Paid parental leave & generous PTO
• 401(k) match and commuter benefits
• Discounts on veterinary care
• Career pathing, mentorship, and leadership development programs

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing, Inc. is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of People Operations to support our partner, a mission-driven veterinary healthcare organization! This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity located in New York!

We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on, and compassionate HR leader to help scale people initiatives across a multi-site organization that’s redefining pet healthcare. The ideal candidate brings deep HR business partnership experience, thrives in high-growth environments, and is passionate about building an engaging, high-performing culture that supports veterinary professionals across the U.S.

PERKS:

• Direct-hire opportunity with a fast-growing, purpose-driven healthcare company!
• Competitive salary of $170,000–$200,000 DOE + bonus potential up to 35% and equity!
• Flexible location: Hybrid if located in NYC (2 days/week) or remote!
• Exceptional benefits including 100% covered health insurance, generous PTO, and paid parental leave!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners to support clinic leaders and central teams, aligning people strategies with operational goals.
• Oversee learning & development programs for veterinary, clinic, and HQ teams across all career stages, from onboarding to leadership development.
• Drive employee engagement and retention efforts, including wellness initiatives, employee surveys, and culture-building programs.
• Support workforce planning and talent development across a national, multi-location environment.
• Champion employee relations and change management while maintaining a culture rooted in compassion, inclusion, and high performance.
• Evaluate the impact of people programs using data and continuously iterate based on insights and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in healthcare, veterinary, or retail environments; multi-site preferred.
• Proven success in scaling people strategies in high-growth, operationally complex environments (PE-backed experience a plus).
• Expertise in HR business partnership, learning and development, and employee engagement.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree required; HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred.
• Tech-savvy and data-driven with experience using HRIS, LMS, and analytics platforms.
• Empathetic, collaborative, and passionate about improving the employee experience—and pets!

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity offering a base salary of $170,000–$200,000, with a bonus target of 17.5% (up to 35%) and equity. The role also includes a robust benefits package, such as:

• 100% company-covered health insurance
• Dental, vision, and mental health support
• Paid parental leave & generous PTO
• 401(k) match and commuter benefits
• Discounts on veterinary care
• Career pathing, mentorship, and leadership development programs

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing, Inc. is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.