Human Resource Business Partner
About The Position
GreatWater 360 Auto Care — a network of community-focused, full-service auto repair shops across the Midwest and Texas — is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our growing, multi-location operations. As a key HR leader in the field, you will partner closely with regional and shop leadership to strengthen employee engagement, support store performance, and ensure our people strategy is executed effectively across all locations. This role requires a seasoned HR professional with hands-on field HR experience, ideally within the automotive or related service industries. You will play a critical role in acquisitions, employee relations, talent development, HR communications, and HRIS administration, all while helping integrate new teams into the GreatWater culture. With approximately 50% travel , you’ll be on-site regularly to build relationships, coach leaders, deliver training, and serve as a trusted advisor to our managers and associates.
Requirements
- 5+ years of HR generalist or business partner experience, preferably in automotive, retail, or multi-unit field environments.
- Strong background in employee relations, coaching, and supporting hourly + leadership roles.
- HRIS administration or reporting experience required; comfort using HR systems and leveraging people data to support decisions.
- Ability to build trust, influence leaders, and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% across multiple states.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with acquisitions or organizational transitions is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR partner for multi-location field operations across the Midwest and Texas.
- Support leaders in resolving employee relations concerns and improving workplace culture.
- Provide guidance on performance management, corrective actions, investigations, and policy interpretation.
- Ensure accurate and timely HRIS data entry for employee lifecycle events, including onboarding, promotions, transfers, and separations.
- Assist field leaders with HRIS navigation, troubleshooting, and workflow consistency.
- Support HR due diligence and integration processes during acquisitions.
- Partner with regional leadership to onboard new shops and assimilate teams smoothly into GreatWater’s systems and culture.
- Support HRIS setup and data migration for newly acquired locations, ensuring accuracy of job structures, reporting relationships, and employee profiles.
- Identify skill gaps and future leadership needs across field teams.
- Facilitate succession planning conversations and help develop internal bench strength.
- Deliver soft skills and leadership training to new and emerging leaders.
- Use HRIS reporting and analytics to identify trends in turnover, staffing, and leadership readiness.
- Coordinate and support onboarding processes to ensure a best-in-class new hire experience.
- Deliver HR initiatives, training, and policy updates to field teams regularly.
- Reinforce GreatWater’s values and communication standards to maintain alignment across locations.
- Ensure onboarding and training documentation is accurately captured and tracked within the HRIS.
- Serve as a key system administrator for HRIS accuracy, data integrity, and workflow compliance.
- Maintain clean and consistent employee records through routine audits and data validation.
- Generate recurring and ad-hoc HR reports, including turnover, headcount, staffing, compliance metrics, and training completion.
- Partner with Payroll, IT, and Corporate HR to ensure proper configuration, system updates, and operational alignment.
- Leverage HRIS analytics to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across field teams.
- Train field leaders on HRIS features, dashboards, and best practices to drive adoption and system competency.
Benefits
- Full Benefits Package – Available Day 1
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- $25K Employer-Paid Life & AD&D
- 401(k) with company match at 90 days
- Front-Loaded PTO & Work-Life Balance
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off each year
- 6 Paid Holidays
- 1 Week Paid Paternal Leave
- Training & Career Growth
- We invest heavily in the personal and professional growth of every teammate. Expect ongoing training, supported certifications, leadership development, and opportunities to advance within our expanding network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
