Senior Human Resources Generalist
Location: Brentwood
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your
career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others,
then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture;
we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in
education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our
exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K,
medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our
future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications
for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations.
Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality,
compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with
addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and
passion are to empower patients, their families, and our
communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal
wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. Job Summary American
Addiction Centers (AAC) is a leading provider of comprehensive
addiction treatment services, dedicated to helping individuals
overcome substance use disorders and achieve long-term recovery.
With facilities nationwide, AAC offers evidence-based treatment
programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient,
including specialized care for veterans and active-duty military
personnel. Our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate
care in a supportive environment, empowering individuals to regain
control of their lives and rebuild healthy, fulfilling futures.
Through cutting-edge therapies and a commitment to clinical
excellence, AAC strives to be a trusted partner in the journey to
recovery. The Senior HR Generalist remotely will support the HR
team at American Addiction Centers, providing key HR functions for
the corporate office, including corporate, marketing, business
development, and call center teams. This role is designed for an
up-and-coming HR professional interested in growth, who will gain
exposure to various HR areas, including employee relations, leave
management, project support, change management, and administrative
duties. This role will also provide coverage for divisional HR
Business Partners (HRBP) as needed. Responsibilities HR
Administration • Ensure all corporate employee files are accurately
maintained and up-to-date in compliance with company policies and
regulatory requirements. • Proactively collaborate with the HR
department to support the transition from hard copy employee files
to a fully digital filing system within the HRIS. • In partnership
with HRBP and HRIS team members, develop and implement a mechanism
to conduct quarterly audits of employee files to identify and
address potential gaps. • Ensure all departments and locations
remain compliant with file maintenance tasks, collaborating with
HRBPs to prevent delays or non-compliance. • Provide administrative
support before and during state and/or regulatory audits, ensuring
all required documentation is digitally housed within the HRIS
system; includes assistance collecting missing documents. •
Maintain confidentiality and security of all employee records,
aligning with company standards and legal obligations. • Ensure
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) across
all corporate locations, including identifying and implementing any
state-specific extensions or modifications of ADA regulations. •
Support the auditing and updating of company policies and the
employee handbook, ensuring alignment with legal/state requirements
and best practices. • Conduct new hire orientation (NHO) for all
corporate employees, including remote corporate employees. • Act as
liaison between facility operations, divisional HRBPs, HR
assistants to help ensure facility NHO is conducting consistently
and per regulatory requirement including Joint Commission, CARF,
and/or state regulatory agencies. Employee Relations • Provide
guidance and support on employee relations issues for corporate
office staff, handling sensitive matters with confidentiality. •
Assist in conducting investigations and resolving workplace
conflicts, within the corporate office and/or in the field as
needed. • Partner with managers to foster a positive work
environment and support employee engagement efforts. • Ensure
compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws. •
Collaborate with the HRBP team to identify and co-implement
employee relations training to first-time and/or new leaders to
AAC. Employee Leaves • Manage the administration of various
employee leaves, including FMLA, ADA, and personal leaves for
corporate personnel. • Work closely with employees, managers, and
the HR team to ensure smooth transitions during leave periods. •
Collaborate with the HR and benefits team personnel to maintain
accurate and up-to-date leave records and ensure timely
communication with relevant stakeholders. • Provide support and
guidance to divisional HRBPs on leave-related matters as needed. •
Collaborate with the HRBP team to identify and co-implement
employee leave(s) training to first-time and/or new leaders to AAC.
Field HRBP Support • Provide coverage for divisional HR Business
Partners during absences, ensuring seamless continuity of HR
services across departments. • Collaborate with HRBPs on key
projects, assisting with tasks such as employee engagement
initiatives, training programs, and/or compliance efforts. • Assist
in navigating and implementing change management initiatives,
working with HR leadership and field teams to support smooth
transitions. • Adapt to evolving HR needs, providing flexible and
proactive HRBP support as HR challenges arise. • As needed, support
HRBPs with accommodations requests, including documentation and
helping to ensure timely responses and appropriate adjustments that
meet both federal and state laws. Project Management Support •
Co-own and/or support HR projects alongside the HRBP team, ensuring
project milestones are met. • In collaboration with the senior HR
leadership team, coordinate the tracking and reporting of HR
metrics and performance data for ongoing process improvement
efforts and quarterly board of director(s) meetings. • Ongoing and
as needed, provide administrative support for HR initiatives and
company-wide programs. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Job Requirements Experience • Demonstrated 3-5 years of HR
Generalist experience, ideally in organizations with 24/7, 365-day
operations (e.g., healthcare, behavioral healthcare, hospitality,
or similar industries that potentially require round-the-clock HR
support. • Experience with employee relations, leave management,
and HR administration required. • Thorough understanding of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, including
familiarity with how specific states may modify or extend ADA
provisions. • Experience with multi-state HR operations, including
compliance with state-specific regulations such as quick pay states
and varying leave laws. • Familiarity of wage and hour laws, final
paycheck requirements, and other employment laws that differ across
states. • Experience operating within a centralized HR department
is preferred. • Experience supporting HR Business Partners across a
divisional/multi-state organizational structure is preferred. •
Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion
and professionalism. Education • Bachelor’s degree in Human
Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. •
SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred. HR Systems • Proficiency in
traditional HR systems, including HRIS (Human Resources Information
System/UKG), LMS (Learning Management System/HealthStream), ATS
(Applicant Tracking System/iCIMS), and leave management software. •
Experience and/or familiarity with external leave management
systems preferred. • Experience with HR system(s) integrations
preferred. Character Traits • Demonstrated self-starter who is
eager to learn and grow within the HR profession. • Adaptable,
proactive, and able to thrive and support change management in a
fast-paced environment. • Team-oriented with a willingness to
collaborate and provide support wherever needed. • Strong work
ethic and commitment to excellence in HR service delivery. • Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with
employees and leaders at all levels. • Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. • Detail-oriented with strong organizational
skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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