People HR Advisor

Alpha II•Tallahassee, FL

5h•Remote

About The Position

The People (HR) Advisor partners closely with managers and employees to provide practical, value-aligned guidance across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of People, this role serves as a trusted advisor on day-to-day people matters while supporting the execution of Aptarro’s People strategy. This position blends employee relations advisory, manager coaching, and People operations, acting as a bridge between employees, leaders, and People leadership. The People Advisor is expected to independently manage routine and moderate-complexity people matters, while escalating higher-risk or strategic issues appropriately. This role is well suited for an experienced HR Generalist or Junior HRBP who is ready to operate in a consultative, business-facing capacity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Associate’s degree acceptable with equivalent experience
5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including: Broad HR Generalist responsibilities Direct exposure to employee relations and manager advisory work
Experience supporting a multi-state workforce strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices
Ability to advise and influence managers with confidence, empathy, and professionalism
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive situations
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands
Comfortable operating independently while partnering closely with senior leadership
Proficiency with ADP, HRIS platforms, and standard business tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in a scaling, fast-paced, or remote-first environment is a plus
PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP

Responsibilities

Act as a first-line People Advisor to managers and employees on policies, performance concerns, workplace issues, and employee experience questions
Coach managers on effective people practices, including feedback delivery, performance management, and navigating difficult conversations
Provide guidance on policy interpretation and consistent application aligned with Aptarro’s values and People principles
Escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters to the Head of People with clear analysis and recommended next steps
Support employee relations matters of low to moderate complexity, including: Attendance and conduct issues Performance documentation support Workplace conflict resolution
Conduct thorough intake, documentation, and follow-up for employee concerns
Partner with the Head of People on investigations and corrective action processes as needed
Conduct exit interviews and synthesize themes and insights to inform People initiatives
Support performance management processes, including goal setting, review cycles, and calibration preparation
Reinforce performance expectations and accountability across the organization
Partner with managers to identify development opportunities and employee growth paths
Support internal mobility and succession-related activities as the organization scales
Serve as a People point of contact for payroll, benefits, and leave-related questions, partnering with Finance and external vendors as needed
Support multi-state payroll processing, administration and audits
Administer and support annual open enrollment and benefits education
Track and support leave processes (FMLA, state leaves, company leaves) and ensure required notices are communicated
Ensure employee data integrity and confidentiality within ADP and People systems
Stay informed on federal and state employment law changes and flag risks or required actions to the Head of People
Support policy updates, compliance documentation, and manager education
Promote fair, consistent, and compliant people practices across the organization
Partner with the Head of People on the rollout and improvement of People programs aligned with Aptarro’s A.R.R.O.W values
Identify opportunities to improve People processes, employee experience, and manager enablement
Prepare People-related reports and insights (e.g., turnover trends, exit data, leave patterns)