HR Integration Partner

Company Description: Alliance Animal Health is a fast-growing, private equity-backed Veterinary Service Organization that partners with veterinarian practices across the United States. As a majority owner and business partner, we provide world-class support in talent acquisition, marketing, human resources, finance, and operations—so our practices can focus on delivering exceptional care to animals. Our core values—Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service (PETS)—guide everything we do. We empower our doctor partners to make the best medical decisions for their practices, while we tailor business solutions to support their unique goals. Our collaborative, people-first culture is built on open communication, innovation, and respect for the individuality of every hospital we serve. Job Description: As a member of the Business Development Team, the HR Integration Partner plays a critical role in supporting Alliance Animal Health’s growth through acquisitions. This position leads and supports the end-to-end HR lifecycle for mergers and acquisitions, including HR due diligence, integration planning, and post-close employee assimilation. The role partners closely with HR and Operations leadership teams to ensure smooth transitions for newly partnered hospitals. This individual will support the successful onboarding of new teams by implementing HR programs, aligning policies and procedures, and integrating benefits and payroll systems. Essential Duties & Responsibilities M&A Due Diligence & Strategy Support HR due diligence activities for potential and pending acquisitions. Review HR-related documents including compensation structures, benefit programs, retirement plans, and HR policies. Identify potential HR-related financial exposures or risks during due diligence. Analyze hospital policies and procedures compared to company standards to identify alignment gaps and cultural considerations. Integration & Implementation Project manage HR integration activities from initial partnership discussions through post-close transition. Coordinate implementation of payroll, HRIS, benefits, compliance programs, and other HR systems. Support the integration of compensation and benefits programs for newly partnered hospitals. Coordinate access to HR data, vendors, systems, and portals for new practice managers and hospital teams. Support the initial setup and onboarding of new Priority Pet Urgent Care locations. Employee Transition & Communication Build strong relationships with new partner hospitals and leadership teams as their primary HR contact during the transition. Support employee communications related to HR policies, benefits, and programs throughout the transaction lifecycle. Coordinate benefits meetings and onboarding communications with new employees joining the organization. Ensure a successful transition post partnership to the ongoing HR & Payroll support teams. Collaboration & Project Management Partner with Business Development, Integrations, Operations, and HR team to drive successful M&A transitions. Participate in integration planning meetings and cross-functional project discussions. Support additional activities and projects including the merging & relocations of existing practices within the Alliance platform. Qualifications: Preferred Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, HR consulting, or HR operations. Experience supporting M&A due diligence and integrations strongly preferred. Experience in multi-site healthcare, veterinary, or dental organizations preferred. Demonstrated project management experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives. Working knowledge of employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA. Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, or GPHR) preferred. Additional Information: Competencies Strong relationship building and collaboration skills Excellent communication and presentation abilities Strategic thinking with strong analytical skills Project management and organizational capability Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail and strong business acumen Personal effectiveness, credibility, and adaptability Computer Skills Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) HRIS systems such as ADP Workforce Now Project management tools (e.g., Datasite, Asana or similar) Travel Requirements Travel may range from 50% to 75% , depending on deal volume and integration needs. Why Join Us? Join a team that is passionate about advancing veterinary care and supporting the next generation of professionals. At Alliance Animal Health, your work directly contributes to meaningful experiences for students and stronger partnerships across the veterinary community. WE ARE A DRUG-FREE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.