Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

Position Summary

This role involves delivering HR operations and solutions support within the CSW division, and driving HR initiatives that support business success, with a heavy focus on investigating and resolving employee relations issues. We are looking for a talented HR professional who can partner with division leadership on how they tackle challenges within the business unit as we scale as a fast-growing organization. As such, the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization is crucial to this strategic role.

What you’ll work on day-to-day

• Serve as a business partner and trusted advisor, providing guidance on all aspects of HR to managers and employees within the CSW division.
• Full cycle management of complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations into workplace concerns, policy violations, and supporting the delivery of corrective action while ensuring fair and compliant resolutions.
• Facilitate company termination and exit processes with an eye for continuous process improvement.
• Administer and manage our online exit survey platform and conduct one-to-one exit interviews.
• Compile and analyze HR trends and metrics, develop solutions, programs, and policies that align with business needs and objectives.
• Coaching managers on effective leadership practices.
• Provide coaching and feedback to employees at all levels to support development and drive high performance.
• Partnering with leaders to implement effective performance management processes.
• Support the CSW team and partner with HR Compliance COE in ensuring employee policies, practices, and procedures are up to date, recommend revisions, and provide interpretive guidance to managers and employees.
• Partner with Leave Management COE to support the leave of absence process and co-facilitate the interactive process for employees requesting accommodation.
• Provide guidance on a variety of employment and/or HR related issues (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), harassment, Americans with Disabilities (ADA), discrimination, colleague disputes, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), etc.) to ensure delivery of effective, legally compliant resolutions.
• Provide support for organizational learning and development initiatives, including assessing divisional training needs, custom course development, and leveraging Apex’s LMS (Cornerstone).
• Collaborate with Talent Team members within other Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Leave Management, and Learning and Development teams to provide integrated HR solutions; share standard processes, identify and implement process improvement for broader application.
• Provide other support as needed within the Employee Relations Team for special projects and peak capacity periods as well as broader Talent Team priorities.
• Support evaluation of business challenges, help develop HR solutions and reinforce change initiatives.
• Other duties as needed.

Why you'll love this job

• Working remotely from your home
• Medical, dental and vision plan options
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time-off and holidays
• Other perks and incentives
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry
• 1500+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US
• Upward mobility and room to advance as the company grows

What we're looking for

• BA/BS (preferably in Human Resource Management or related field).
• 6+ years of progressive HR generalist experience with at least 3 years in a senior HRBP or employee relations-heavy role.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment-related laws and regulations.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven business acumen employing a consultative approach.
• Ability to evaluate organizational challenges and identify innovative solutions.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Record of creativity and problem solving.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Apex Job Title: Regional HR Business Partner Req ID: 12175

Annual Expected Pay Range

$107,000 — $125,000 USD

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