HR Specialist

Sonic Automotive•Long Beach, CA

7d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

You're serious about your career, and rest assured you've come to the right place. At ARC West (Associate Resource Center), a Sonic Automotive Corporate position, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. JOB LOCATION IS IN DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH, CA $23.00 Per Hour with Quarterly Bonus Opportunity Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm (30 min lunch) (The HR Specialist Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $18.00 and $23.00) Job Summary The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for providing human resources support to our managers, associates and benefit vendor partners. The role will obtain and provide requested information for recruiting, on-boarding and other transactional processes. This role will collaborate with management and associates to resolve, refer or escalate issues in accordance with company policies and guidelines.

Requirements

Computer experience is required
Detail Oriented with Excellent follow through
Self-motivated; able to effectively prioritize tasks and organize schedule. Able to work on your own and takes initiative.
Good interpersonal and oral communication skills. We have a small office setting and work closely with one another. The ability to be a team player and help where needed
All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal exchanges
All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license

Nice To Haves

Human Resources Knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact for manager requests for requisitions and applicant status updates
Support managers in the recruitment process by assisting in all aspects of the employee life cycle to include screening, job offers, onboarding of new hires, pay changes and status changes
Conduct all company pre-employment processes including background checks, reference checks, and drug testing
Coordinate company drug testing program (i.e., monthly random and post-accident)
Coordinate the rehire/transfer process in accordance with company policy and ensure proper documentation is provided.
Serves as associate resource by providing answers for day to day employee inquiries such as policies related to leave and vacation
Provide guidance to associates and managers on navigation and use of HRIS systems
Conduct transactional processing in HRIS
Respond to unemployment claims and verification of employment inquiries
Professionally and accurately respond to written and oral inquiries from associates and managers.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.