Trinity Hunt Partners Launches Workforce Services Platform, Allvia, With Investment in Melita Group

Allvia aims to deliver scalable HR and benefits services across the full employee lifecycle.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 7:15am

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Trinity Hunt Partners, a private equity firm, has announced the formation of Allvia, a workforce services platform designed to provide HR and benefits services to small and mid-sized employers. Allvia was formed through Trinity Hunt's investment in Melita Group, a human resources, benefits administration, and payroll provider based in San Jose, California. Fred Pettijohn, an experienced executive, will serve as the CEO of Allvia, which plans to expand its platform through additional partnerships.

Why it matters

The formation of Allvia reflects the growing demand for scalable HR and benefits services as employers face pressure to control costs, stay compliant, and deliver great employee experiences. Allvia's mission to build a market-leading workforce services platform aligns with Trinity Hunt's focus on supporting the growth of entrepreneurial services companies.

The details

Allvia was formed through Trinity Hunt's investment in Melita Group, a human resources, benefits administration, and payroll provider headquartered in San Jose, California. Allvia's mission is to build a market-leading workforce services platform that pairs hands-on expertise with scalable solutions to help employers better support their people and strengthen their businesses. Trinity Hunt will support Allvia with strategic, operational, and financial expertise to accelerate growth through targeted organic initiatives and additional partnerships.

  • Allvia was formed in February 2026.

The players

Trinity Hunt Partners

A growth-oriented private equity firm with over $2 billion of assets under management, focused on building leading B2B and B2C services companies.

Allvia

A workforce services platform designed to deliver scalable HR and benefits services across the full employee lifecycle.

Fred Pettijohn

An experienced executive and investor who will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Allvia.

Melita Group

A human resources, benefits administration, and payroll provider headquartered in San Jose, California, which Allvia was formed through.

John Oakes

A Partner at Trinity Hunt Partners.

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What they’re saying

“Melita has earned a strong reputation for helping clients address their most complex workforce challenges. As employers face growing pressure to control costs, stay compliant, and deliver great employee experiences, we see a clear opportunity to build a market-leading platform that pairs deep expertise with the scale needed to help businesses succeed. Trinity Hunt's collaborative approach and commitment to culture align perfectly with our values as we build this platform.”

— Fred Pettijohn, CEO of Allvia

“We are excited to partner with Fred and the Melita team as we work to establish Allvia as an industry leader. We look forward to supporting Allvia's growth through additional partnerships with like-minded companies that expand the platform's geographic footprint and service capabilities.”

— John Oakes, Partner at Trinity Hunt Partners

What’s next

Allvia is actively seeking opportunities to expand the platform through partnerships with complementary companies across the United States.

The takeaway

The formation of Allvia reflects the growing demand for scalable HR and benefits services, as employers seek solutions to help control costs, stay compliant, and deliver great employee experiences. Trinity Hunt's investment in Melita Group to create Allvia demonstrates the firm's focus on supporting the growth of entrepreneurial services companies.