Senior HR Generalist

Apex Clean Energy•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Clean Energy is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior HR Generalist to join Apex Clean Energy’s Human Resources team. This role blends both tactical execution and strategic partnership, with a strong focus on talent acquisition, talent management, data analytics, and performance management, while also supporting core HR operations including benefits and leave of absence (LOA) administration. The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded HR background, a recruiter’s mindset, and a process-oriented approach. This individual will play a key role in driving hiring excellence, strengthening performance practices, and enhancing the overall employee experience, while helping to build and refine scalable HR processes in a growing, mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
3+ years of HR experience, with a strong focus on the talent lifecycle
Strong experience in talent acquisition, with the ability to manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple roles
Demonstrated experience in performance management, employee relations, and HR operations
Experience supporting or administering benefits and leave of absence programs
Hands-on experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Proven ability to build or refine processes, drive efficiencies, and support scalable growth
Current with employment law and HR best practices
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Nice To Haves

ADP Workforce Now and SmartRecruiters experience preferred
Experience in renewable or clean energy industry (preferred)

Responsibilities

Own the full-cycle recruitment process across departments, from intake through offer and onboarding
Partner closely with hiring managers to align on hiring needs, role requirements, and workforce planning
Proactively source and engage both active and passive candidates using diverse channels
Collaborate on compensation benchmarking and offer development aligned with internal equity and market data
Track and analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, quality of hire) to drive continuous improvement
Partner with marketing or employer branding teams to enhance job advertisements, social content, and careers page visibility
Contribute to workforce planning and pipeline building for future talent needs
Stay current on talent trends and best practices to inform sourcing strategies and recruitment process improvements
Support and evolve performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and ongoing feedback practices
Partner with leaders to strengthen performance conversations, employee development, and accountability
Assist in identifying talent gaps and support succession planning and internal mobility efforts
Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance improvement plans and coaching strategies
Support benefits administration, including employee education, enrollment, and vendor coordination
Assist in managing and tracking leave of absence (LOA) processes, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA)
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient HR operations across the employee lifecycle
Maintain data integrity within HRIS and ATS systems and support reporting needs
Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, action planning, and recognition programs
Support onboarding to ensure a seamless and engaging new hire experience
Conduct stay and exit interviews to gather insights and inform retention strategies
Identify opportunities to build, refine, and scale HR processes and policies to support organizational growth
Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) across HR functions
Leverage data and insights to inform decision-making and improve HR effectiveness
Stay current on HR trends and best practices to continuously elevate programs and processes