Human Resource Manager

GTG Peterbilt • Cedar Rapids, IA

4h

About The Position

GTG Peterbilt Cedar Rapids is a premier provider of quality products and services to commercial equipment users. We carry a large selection of new and previously owned commercial trucks and offer a full suite of maintenance and repair services. When you build your career at GTG Peterbilt, you make a commitment to being the very best in the business.

GTG Peterbilt is seeking a hands-on Human Resource Manager who will actively manage the day-to-day HR operations while also contributing to strategic workforce initiatives. This is a working manager role — responsible for personally handling recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and HR documentation.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced dealership environment where no two days are the same? Are you a relationship-builder who connects teams across departments and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves to handle both administrative and leadership responsibilities? If you are driven, hands-on, and ready to make an impact – this is your next opportunity!

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on HR experience.
• Experience in a dealership, automotive, manufacturing, or skilled labor environment preferred.
• Strong experience in recruiting for skilled trades (technicians highly preferred).
• Experience handling employee relations and compliance independently.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal administrative support.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Comfortable working directly with leadership and frontline employees.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for technicians, sales, parts, and administrative roles.
• Conduct interviews, coordinate hiring decisions, and extend offers.
• Lead onboarding process including orientation, paperwork, and new hire follow-up.
• Develop recruiting pipelines for high-demand roles (especially technicians).
• Serve as the primary HR contact for all employees.
• Address employee concerns promptly and professionally.
• Conduct investigations and manage corrective action processes.
• Coach managers on performance management and employee development.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS systems.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage I-9s, E-Verify, workers’ comp, unemployment claims, and reporting.
• Update and enforce company policies and handbook.
• Administer health, retirement, and other benefits programs.
• Coordinate open enrollment and employee benefits education.
• Assist leadership with compensation reviews and pay adjustments.
• Monitor market competitiveness for key positions.
• Work with Operations Manager to coordinate required safety and compliance training.
• Support leadership development and succession planning.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training solutions.
• Assist in developing internal career paths.
• Promote a positive, accountable, performance-driven culture.
• Support employee recognition initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen communication across departments.
• Be visible, approachable, and proactive.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Eligibility for paid holidays at time of hire.
• PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) eligibility after the first three months of employment.
• 401 (k) match
• Compensation is determined by education, experience, and skill level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager