Human Resources Director

Associated Veterinary Partners

United States

Hybrid

USD 170,000 - 230,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Unlimited/PTO

401(k) + company match

Remote opportunity

Job summary

Associated Veterinary Partners is seeking an HR Director to lead the development of a scalable HR function across multiple states. You will drive HR strategy, due diligence for acquisitions, and the rollout of platform-wide benefits while partnering with the CEO and COO.

You will build and lead a high-impact HR team, manage payroll and benefits programs, and leverage AI tools and Notion for efficient HR operations in a fast-growing startup.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
8+ years of HR leadership experience.
Corporate HR experience including payroll and benefits programs.
Experience in multi-location businesses across states.
HR due diligence and onboarding for mergers & acquisitions.
Experience sourcing, vetting, and onboarding candidates.
Agile, enthusiastic, collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset.
Desire to build and lead a high-performing HR function.
Understanding of HR ethics, labor law, budgeting, and compliance.
Knowledge of AI tools applied to HR and Notion for project management.

Responsibilities

Build the overall organizational HR strategy in coordination with the CEO and COO.
Conduct HR due diligence and onboarding for mergers & acquisitions.
Manage platform-wide benefits, vendor relationships, and partner selection.
Oversee rollout and administration of benefits across locations.
Partner with practice leaders to address staffing needs and direct candidates to open roles.
Provide direct generalist HR support to acquired practices.
Develop the internal HR team and justify staffing needs to leadership.
Contribute to non-HR initiatives as a senior leadership member in an early-stage company.
Build direct hiring pipelines for veterinarians and staff, including career fairs and events.
Identify, implement, and champion AI tools to improve HR efficiency and recruiting.

Skills

HR leadership

multi-state experience

M&A due diligence

talent acquisition

vendor management

budgeting & compliance

AI tools adoption

Notion (project mgmt)

agile / entrepreneurial mindset

employee relations

leadership of HR team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Notion

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Director is responsible for generalist human resources matters at Associated Veterinary Partners (AVP), a rapidly growing, multi-state veterinary company. The role covers HR due diligence and onboarding for acquisitions of small veterinary hospitals, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation management, employee engagement, learning and development, payroll, and benefits. As a member of the core leadership team, the HR Director will build the company’s HR function and its initial benefits offering, working closely with the CEO and COO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Build the overall organizational HR strategy in coordination with the CEO and COO.

Perform HR due diligence and onboarding in support of AVP’s mergers and acquisitions.

Cultivate vendor relationships and make strategic decisions on platform-wide benefits partners in coordination with the CEO and COO.

Oversee the rollout and ongoing administration of platform-wide benefits.

Partner with practice leaders to address staffing needs, using all available sourcing methods to direct candidates to practices with open roles (e.g., veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff).

Provide direct generalist HR support to acquired practices.

Develop the internal HR team, including assessing staffing needs on an ongoing basis and recommending team expansion to the CEO and COO.

Bring an agile, entrepreneurial approach to AVP’s needs, including contributing to non-HR initiatives as a member of senior leadership in an early-stage company until roles become more specialized.

Build direct hiring pipelines for veterinarians and support staff, including representing AVP at career fairs, conferences, and industry events.

Identify, implement, and champion AI tools that improve the efficiency and quality of HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, employee communications, and process automation.

Use project management systems such as Notion to plan, track, and document HR projects, including acquisition onboarding, benefits rollouts, and open enrollment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

8+ years of HR leadership experience.

Corporate human resources experience, including building, rolling out, and maintaining employee payroll and benefits programs.

Experience working for a multi-location business operating across multiple states (e.g., a corporate consolidation group or chain of medical offices). This is required.

Understanding of HR functions in mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence and employee onboarding.

Experience sourcing, vetting, and onboarding candidates.

An agile, enthusiastic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to contribute proactively to a rapidly growing startup where internal frameworks are actively being built and refined.

Enthusiasm for building and leading your own “dream team” HR department.

Understanding of HR ethics and professionalism, labor and employment law, budget development and planning, and regulatory compliance.

Ability to build and execute scalable processes and systems within a growing organization.

Extensive knowledge of AI tools and their practical application to HR functions, such as recruiting, onboarding, employee communications, and process automation.

Experience with project management systems, including Notion.

A love of animals and an appreciation for the important mission of veterinary healthcare companies and the healthcare workers who deliver that care.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in healthcare-specific human resources, particularly veterinary healthcare.

Advanced HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR). Certifications are not required but will be considered in our holistic evaluation of candidates, so please note any relevant certifications on your resume/CV.

ABOUT ASSOCIATED VETERINARY PARTNERS

Associated Veterinary Partners is a growing, mission-based veterinary company founded to advance the lives of pets, pet parents, and veterinary healthcare workers. We are building a network of veterinary practices across the United States, currently focused on the Eastern Seaboard, the Midwest, and the South. We are committed to high-quality medical care as a priority that supersedes all matters of business.

We strive to be a “dream employer” focused on competitive compensation, excellent team dynamics, and positive work-life balance, both at the corporate level and at our veterinary practice partner locations. We are building something great, and we want you to be part of it.