Human Resources Generalist in Loudon, Tennessee at Apex Recovery LLC

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and general HR matters.
• Assist with employee relations matters, workplace concerns, investigations, and documentation.
• Partner with managers to address attendance, performance, conduct, and employee engagement concerns.
• Assist with coaching, corrective action documentation, and performance improvement plans.
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with the Apex Way.
• Help ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Support the recruitment process, including reviewing applications, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate interview schedules and hiring needs.
• Assist with offer letters, pre-employment requirements, background checks, and onboarding.
• Ensure all new hire documentation and employment requirements are completed accurately and timely.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and assist with training and onboarding activities.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, employee questions, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Support administration of health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits.
• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other applicable leave requirements.
• Maintain accurate benefits and leave documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files.
• Monitor required employment documentation, certifications, licenses, and expiration dates.
• Assist with I-9 compliance, E-Verify, background checks, and employment eligibility documentation.
• Support HR audits and internal compliance reviews.
• Assist with ensuring required credentials, training, and certifications are maintained for applicable positions.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and Tennessee employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain employee information and records in Paylocity.
• Assist with payroll preparation, employee status changes, job changes, compensation updates, and timekeeping questions.
• Support performance review processes and employee goal tracking.
• Assist with tracking employee attendance, turnover, retention, and other HR metrics.
• Generate reports and assist with HR department initiatives.

• Assist with policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Support employee recognition, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Assist with HR projects, organizational changes, and new location openings.
• Travel between Apex locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2–4 years of progressive HR experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paylocity experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace