Senior HR Generalist at Apex Clean Energy in Charlottesville, VA

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of almost 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future. 

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition

• 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

Talent Management & Performance Management

• 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

HR Operations, Benefits & LOA

• 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

Employee Experience & Engagement

• 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

Process Improvement & HR Strategy

• 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

To succeed as a Senior HR Generalist at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• 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). ADP Workforce Now and SmartRecruiters experience preferred
• Proven ability to build or refine processes, drive efficiencies, and support scalable growth
• Current with employment law and HR best practices
• Experience in renewable or clean energy industry (preferred)
• 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

At Apex Clean Energy, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join us in accelerating the shift to clean energy, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our team’s review!

Work Environment

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

What Apex Can Offer You

• A mission-driven, energetic environment
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.