HR Integration Partner

As a member of the Business Development Team the HR Integration Partner plays a critical role in supporting Alliance Animal Healths 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

• Bachelors 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.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time