# Allvia

> Allvia is a San Jose-based workforce services company backed by Trinity Hunt Partners. Launched in 2026 through an investment in Melita Group, it added HR Pals and Smith Communication Partners to combine HR operations, benefits administration, and workforce strategy for employers nationwide. Clients can use fully outsourced or modular services.

- **Founded:** 2026
- **Headquarters:** San Jose, United States
- **Products:** HR Administration, Benefits Administration, Workforce Strategy, Smith Compliance Communications Practice
- **Notable:** Formed a workforce services platform around Melita Group in February 2026., Added HR Pals in March and Smith Communication Partners in June 2026., Appointed its first independent directors, Chris Michalak and Larry Dunivan, in July 2026.

## Products & services

- **HR Administration** — Payroll, policies, compliance support, employee support, and HR technology operations.
- **Benefits Administration** — Benefits design and management, plan strategy, reporting, employee communications, and ongoing support.
- **Workforce Strategy** — Advisory and implementation aligning people, organizational structure, and systems with business objectives.
- **Smith Compliance Communications Practice** — Specialists and workflow technology supporting required employer documents, version control, review, approval, and audit readiness.

## Achievements

- Formed a workforce services platform around Melita Group in February 2026.
- Added HR Pals in March and Smith Communication Partners in June 2026.
- Appointed its first independent directors, Chris Michalak and Larry Dunivan, in July 2026.
- Acquired brand HR Pals was reported in the March announcement as a four-consecutive-year Inc. 5000 honoree; the distinction belongs to HR Pals.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — July 28: Chris Michalak and Larry Dunivan joined as the first independent directors.
- **2026-07** — July 8: Smith launched a dedicated technology-enabled compliance communications practice.
- **2026-06** — June 17: Allvia acquired Smith Communication Partners.
- **2026-03** — March 26: Allvia acquired HR Pals.

## Links

- Website: https://allvia.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allvia-llc

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Last updated: 2026-10-03