Human Resources Generalist Fort Myers, Florida

About the Position

About Fetch
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers is a family-owned group of specialty and emergency hospitals with locations across Florida and South Carolina. We’re dedicated to providing world-class medicine with hometown care — and that starts with supporting the incredible team members who make it all possible.

About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Generalist to join our team in Ft. Myers. This position will report directly to the COO and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day HR operations of the hospital. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, approachable, and skilled at balancing compliance, communication, and compassion in every interaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of the team member lifecycle, including onboarding, status changes, leaves of absence, and separations
  • Administer benefits programs, ensuring accurate enrollment, billing, and team member communication
  • Serve as the primary contact for FMLA, ADA, and other leave-related matters, maintaining compliance with state and federal laws
  • Partner with the finance team to ensure payroll accuracy, benefit deductions, and HR-related reporting
  • Maintain and enforce OSHA and workplace safety compliance, coordinating required training and documentation
  • Provide guidance and support to hospital leadership in team member relations, corrective action, and policy interpretation
  • Collaborate with the HR team to ensure consistency across Fetch hospitals
  • Maintain accurate and confidential team member records in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
  • Assist with recruiting and retention initiatives as needed

Why Fetch?

At Fetch, you’ll be part of a growing, family-owned organization that values your voice and your expertise. We take pride in creating a supportive and collaborative workplace where people care about each other as much as they care about the pets we treat.

Ideal Candidate

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in HR generalist or HR administration role
  • Working knowledge of employment law, FMLA, and OSHA regulations
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels
  • Experience with HRIS systems (Paychex experience a plus)
  • SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Safe Harbor 401K with Company Match
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
  • Holiday Pay
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Team Member Pet Wellness Plan
  • Team Member Pet Discount
  • Continuing Education
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Tuition Reimbursement