HR Partner

Ken Garff Automotive Group • Clive, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stew Hansen/Ken Garff Automotive group of car dealerships is currently looking for a talented HR Partner to work daily in the dealership environment that aligns with our core values - acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork. As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers! This position works full-time on-site daily in a dealership environment. The schedule is based on business need, generally Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. This position will support up to 3 dealership locations in the Des Moines metro area (including Ankeny, Urbandale & Indianola) and will require regular travel between dealerships. This position manages processes and activities related to full-cycle Human Resources that contribute to positive business results. The HR Partner is a leader of positive employee experiences and fosters employee engagement through support of the company culture programs. Facilitates training in partnership with Regional HR and the business, facilitates weekly onboarding, benefits enrollment, and new hire activities. Facilitates weekly onboarding. Initiates coaching and counseling to help managers proactively manage employee retention and performance. Handles leaves of absence processes and communication, including FMLA. Completes accident or injury reports and submits supporting documentation to corporate offices in a timely manner. Handles unemployment claims and other misc programs and processes based on business need.

Requirements

• 2+ years of HR consulting and/or generalist experience.
• Experience leading culture initiatives with business partners.
• Exposure to employment law and practices.
• Experience resolving employee relations issues.
• Exposure to pay plans, pay structure, FLSA requirements, and employer offered benefit plans.
• Experience presenting.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and lead change efforts.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for large company and/or retail environment with both hourly and salary employees.
• Using employee relations issues as opportunities to train towards best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes and activities related to full-cycle Human Resources.
• Foster employee engagement through support of company culture programs.
• Facilitate training in partnership with Regional HR and the business.
• Facilitate weekly onboarding, benefits enrollment, and new hire activities.
• Initiate coaching and counseling to help managers proactively manage employee retention and performance.
• Handle leaves of absence processes and communication, including FMLA.
• Complete accident or injury reports and submit supporting documentation to corporate offices.
• Handle unemployment claims and other misc programs and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Wellness Time Off
• 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed