Houston-based Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an international, Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, is seeking an experienced Field Human Resources Manager. This is a key Human Resources role, positioned to support our growing footprint of retail automotive operations and collision centers located in California and New Mexico. Working closely with the field operations team to include the market director and the dealership general managers, this position will directly support approximately 1,100 Group 1 employees. The position will be based in the Orange County area, with an office in Anaheim, reporting to the Regional HR Director, and will supervise a team of HR Coordinators and HR Generalists.

We offer the following benefits with this position:

· Competitive Salary

· Annual Bonus Opportunity

· Monthly Auto Allowance

· Monthly Technology Allowance

· Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

· 401(k) with Company Match

· Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Leave

· Paid Maternity and Parental Bonding Leave

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

· Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

· Hybrid Work Opportunity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the organization’s overall objectives and drive employee engagement and performance.

· Partner with senior leadership to provide guidance and support on HR-related matters, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning.

· Collaborate with the compensation and benefits team to develop and administer competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs.

· Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

· Serve as an HR advisor for leaders in the areas of performance management, compensation, retention, employee development, positive employee relations practices, policy interpretation and implementation, and conflict resolution.

· Partner with Director of Talent Management to drive talent processes in local market, such as: performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning

· Monitor and drive change to improve work culture, increase engagement, productivity and retention.

· Collaborate with Corporate HR COEs and use data analytics on matters related to benefits, employee communications, internal and external compliance, and DEI initiatives.

· Partner with leaders to facilitate the smooth onboarding and off boarding of employees, including the review of exit interview data and providing recommendations on organizational improvements.

· Responsible for interpreting, communicating and enforcing company policies and procedures and conducting workplace investigations.

· Evaluate and maintain processes for orientation, employee onboarding, training, and personnel development within the market.

· Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensure the company’s compliance with evolving state employment laws in their respective market and advise stakeholders.

· Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies and improve the effectiveness of HR processes.

· Must be able to work with minimal supervision and guidance and independently set own work priorities, working directly with market leadership as needed.

· The HR Manager will report directly to the Regional Human Resources Director, and will lead a team of two (2) - three (3) HR Coordinators/Generalists including day-to-day supervision, periodic evaluations, and development.

· Employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

· Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior HR leadership role

· HR exempt-level experience with California-based employers

· SHRM or HRCI Certification preferred, PHRca certification is a plus

· Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices

· Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

· Experience leading and supervising a small team

· Possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to create meaningful relationships and successfully navigate diverse stakeholder groups

· Demonstrated experience in responding to complex inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

· Ability to write effectively and work proficiently within MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

· 20 – 40% travel throughout the market for periodic visits to locations

· Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance

The salary range for this position based in Anaheim CA is $125,000 to $150,000.

Group 1 owns and operates over 260 automotive dealerships in the United States and United Kingdom. Through its dealerships, the company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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