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Human Resources Director
Associated Veterinary Partners · United States · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
human resources officer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Human resources officers develop and implement strategies that help their employers select and retain appropriately qualified staff within that business sector. They recruit staff, prepare job advertisements, interview and short-list people, negotiate with employment agencies, and set up working conditions. Human resources officers also administer the payroll, review salaries and advise on remuneration benefits and employment law. They arrange for training opportunities to enhance employees' performance.
Also known as: personnel administrator, personnel supervisor, personnel manager, HR officer, personnel development specialist, personnel representative
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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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Options
• Unlimited/Flexible PTO
• 401(k) + up to 6% company match
• Remote Opportunity
Originally posted on Himalayas
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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Options
• Unlimited/Flexible PTO
• 401(k) + up to 6% company match
• Remote Opportunity
Originally posted on Himalayas