Human Resources Director

Associated Veterinary Partners

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Human Resources Director leads generalist HR matters at Associated Veterinary Partners (AVP), a rapidly growing, multi-state veterinary company. The role spans HR due diligence and onboarding for acquired 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 Director will build AVP’s HR function and initial benefits offering, working closely with the CEO and COO. The Director will build the organizational HR strategy, support acquisitions, develop benefits partnerships and programs, and provide HR support to acquired practices. The role also includes building hiring pipelines, developing the internal HR team, and applying AI tools and project-management systems to improve HR work. As part of senior leadership at an early-stage company, the Director may also contribute to non-HR initiatives as the organization’s roles and processes evolve. Associated Veterinary Partners is a mission-based company building a network of veterinary practices across the United States, currently focused on the Eastern Seaboard, Midwest, and South. The company prioritizes high-quality medical care and aims to provide competitive compensation, strong team dynamics, and positive work-life balance at both the corporate and practice levels. This is a remote opportunity.

Requirements

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; this is required.
Understanding of HR functions in mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence and employee onboarding.
Experience sourcing, vetting, and onboarding candidates.
Agile, enthusiastic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to contribute proactively in a rapidly growing startup where internal frameworks are being built and refined.
Enthusiasm for building and leading an 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.
Love of animals and appreciation for the mission of veterinary healthcare companies and the healthcare workers who deliver care.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare-specific human resources, particularly veterinary healthcare.
Advanced HR certifications such as SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR; certifications are not required but will be considered.

Responsibilities

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 about 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 and direct candidates to practices with open roles, including roles for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff.
Provide direct generalist HR support to acquired practices.
Develop the internal HR team by assessing staffing needs and recommending team expansion to the CEO and COO.
Contribute proactively to non-HR initiatives as a member of senior leadership in an early-stage company.
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 to improve 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.