[Hiring] Human Resources Director @Associated Veterinary Partners

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience with project management systems, including Notion.
• A love of animals and an appreciation for the important mission of veterinary healthcare companies.

Requirements

• Experience in healthcare-specific human resources, particularly veterinary healthcare.
• Advanced HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) are preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Options
• Unlimited/Flexible PTO
• 401(k) + up to 6% company match
• Remote Opportunity