Sr. HR Manager

About Apex Dental Partners At Apex, we're revolutionizing dentistry. We're committed to providing patients and dentists with the best experience possible, through our Private Practice Reimagined® model that focuses on long-term patient relationships, doctor leadership and high-quality care. As a fast-growing organization, we face exciting new challenges every single day. The most successful members of our team love problem-solving, are eager to get their hands dirty, and love learning new things. Our patient-centric culture is built around the values of service, integrity and excellence. We preach and practice servant leadership and ask every person in our organization to take on a leadership and ownership mentality. We aim for excellence in all that we do, and excellence starts with recruiting the best and brightest to join our team. As a member of our support team, you'll have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of hundreds of team members and more than 200,000 active patients. Position Description Apex is seeking a Senior Manager of Human Resources who is energized by the opportunity to build, improve, and lead during a pivotal stage of organizational growth. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role will play a critical part in strengthening and scaling the HR function, including leading the evolution of our internal HR infrastructure and taking full internal ownership of the employee lifecycle and the systems that power it. This position is ideal for an experienced HR leader who thrives in build-mode environments and is excited to create structure, enhance processes, and elevate the employee experience within a growing organization. This is not a maintenance role - it is a hands-on leadership opportunity requiring both strategic thinking and operational execution. You will partner closely with leadership to strengthen core HR infrastructure, guide complex employee matters, and help develop the systems and governance needed to support a workforce approaching 1,000 employees. Core Responsibilities • Lead the continued evolution of Apex's HR operating structure to support long-term scalability and compliance. • Build and implement scalable HR processes across employee relations, compliance, payroll, benefits, and HR systems. • Partner with Finance and senior leaders to support organizational growth, workforce planning, and operational alignment. • Oversee day-to-day payroll and benefits operations, establishing strong processes that promote accuracy and efficiency. • Strengthen operational controls, reporting, and cross-functional coordination related to payroll and benefits. • Drive process improvements through technology, automation, and operational best practices. • Serve as a trusted partner to leaders, providing guidance on performance management, employee relations, and risk mitigation. • Lead investigations and resolve complex employee matters with sound judgment and professionalism. • Coach managers through employee conversations, performance concerns, and organizational challenges. • Standardize HR practices across locations while maintaining multi-state compliance. • Identify opportunities to strengthen engagement, retention, and leadership capability. • Leverage HR data and workforce insights to support informed decision-making. • Implement practical solutions that support a high-performing workforce and evolving business needs. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required; HR certification strongly preferred. • 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including time supporting leaders in a Business Partner or HR leadership capacity. • Experience supporting multi-state and/or multi-site organizations. • Strong employee relations and investigation expertise. • Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and build trusted partnerships. • Experience building or improving HR processes in growing organizations is preferred. • Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. • Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to align people practices to organizational goals. • Executive-level communication skills with the ability to guide and influence leaders. • Proven ability to lead through change and operate effectively in environments experiencing growth or transformation. • Strong judgment with the ability to balance employee advocacy and organizational risk. Benefits • Relaxed, friendly, and fun culture filled with smart colleagues across the entire organization • Opportunity to play a role in the success of a rapidly growing company • Competitive pay including incentives aligned with your contributions • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits • 401K plan with up to 4% matching • Gym onsite Supplemental pay Bonus pay Benefits Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching

Created: 2026-03-05