Join one of Australia's leading specialist veterinary hospitals
About Southpaws
At Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, our people are our greatest strength. We're looking for an experienced HR Coordinator to join our leadership team and help shape the employee experience across our specialist referral and emergency hospitals. This is far more than a traditional HR role—it's an prospect to build culture, develop leaders, improve systems and help create one of Australia's best veterinary workplaces.
About the Role
Reporting to the Business Manager and working closely with the Operations Manager, Department Leaders and VetPartners, you'll lead the HR & People function across our hospitals. You'll partner with leaders to recruit exceptional people, support employee development, guide performance and employee relations, strengthen leadership capability and continuously improve the systems and processes that underpin our workforce. You'll also play a key role in driving innovation through AI, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning
Managing onboarding, probation, offboarding and the employee lifecycle
Working with Vet partners to Provide HR advice and coordinate employee relations processes
Coaching and supporting leaders through people matters and organisational change
Maintaining HR systems, records,



policies and compliance requirements
Driving employee engagement, recognition and wellbeing initiatives
Identifying opportunities to improve processes through AI, automation and technology
Contributing to strategic projects and broader hospital leadership initiatives beyond the HR & People portfolio
About You
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business management or related discipline
At least 2 years' experience in HR or HR & People in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in the Veterinary or Human health care field advantageous but not essential
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
High emotional intelligence and confidence managing difficult conversations
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
An interest in AI, technology and continuous improvement
A collaborative leadership style with a genuine passion for developing people & hospitals
Comfortable presenting to large groups and leading staff engagement sessions.
Why Southpaws?
Opportunity to influence culture and organisational direction
Work alongside passionate clinical and operational leaders
Help shape the use of AI and technology across the businessDevelop your career in one of Australia's leading specialist veterinary hospitals
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📌 Hr Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 SouthPaws
📍 Melbourne