District Human Resources Manager - Albuquerque

Penske Automotive Group • Albuquerque, NM

385d • $18,720 - $18,720

About The Position

The District Human Resources Manager at Penske is responsible for supporting district field teams and collaborating with leadership to implement human capital strategies. This role involves fostering a culture of engagement, managing associate performance, and ensuring compliance with HR practices across multiple locations in Albuquerque and El Paso. The position is integral to the District Leadership team and focuses on enhancing the onboarding experience, talent management, and workforce planning.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role or relevant field operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• SHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferred (i.e., PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Some knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues preferred.
• Demonstrated presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities.
• Ability to collect, compile, and analyze information and data.
• Establish and maintain working relationships.
• High level of honesty, integrity, and ethics.
• Skilled operation of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues in specific states.

Responsibilities

• Administer and facilitate the District's New Associate Experience onboarding program.
• Lead, coach, and support the onboarding Ambassadors throughout the district.
• Support and train managers to ensure new associates receive appropriate onboarding support.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement from onboarding programs and associate feedback.
• Propose solutions to address local retention challenges in collaboration with HR leadership.
• Guide District team development through coaching leaders in people management.
• Coach supervisors and managers on impactful development plans for associates.
• Monitor development plans and escalate issues to the District Manager as needed.
• Prepare documents and reports for district-level succession planning.
• Execute the Area training plan and ensure associates complete functional training.
• Collaborate with departments to identify appropriate staffing levels based on growth trends.
• Provide staffing support and collaborate on recruiting efforts.
• Build relationships to support a positive culture and engaging environment.
• Advise associates and management on HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in investigations of associate concerns and collaborate on recommendations.
• Remain aware of employment laws applicable to locations and ensure compliance.
• Communicate and follow up to maintain legal compliance with Penske policies.
• Lead the integration and execution needed to assimilate new associates into the culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary including bonus eligibility.
• Strong benefits and retirement programs.
• Company service vehicle.
• Robust onboarding plan and strong role development plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree