Tom Wood Group - HRBP

Tom Wood•Carmel, IN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tom Wood is looking for a hands-on Human Resources Business Partner who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment. In this role, you’ll be deeply embedded in day-to-day dealership operations—partnering closely with managers across multiple locations to support staffing needs, drive employee engagement, and ensure our teams are equipped to deliver exceptional results. If you’re energized by real-time problem-solving, building strong leader relationships, and supporting teams where the work happens, this is your opportunity to help shape the employee experience at a family-owned company that’s been growing for over 50 years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
5-8 years of Human Resources experience (generalist or HRBP), preferably supporting multisite or operational environments.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Experience with HRIS and onboarding systems (ADP preferred).
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel regularly within a 45-mile radius to support dealership locations.
Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decisions.
Ability to work independently with flexibility to adapt to shifting operational needs.
MUST have a valid driver’s license with a CLEAN record.

Responsibilities

Partner directly with dealership managers to provide timely, operational HR support, including policy interpretation, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution.
Build strong relationships at all levels to influence culture, improve engagement, and support effective workforce planning.
Identify high-risk employees and recommend proactive retention strategies aligned with operational needs.
Serve as an on-the-ground HR resource, ensuring employee needs are met in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment.
Manage the full onboarding process—including background checks—to support efficient staffing across dealership locations.
Conduct weekly, value-added onsite visits across all assigned locations to stay connected to team needs and operational challenges.
Participate in HR and business strategic planning to align people initiatives with dealership goals.
Maintain strict confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity in all HR-related matters.
Support employee relations cases, investigations, corrective actions, and documentation processes.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Support benefits administration including enrollments, leaves, workers’ compensation, and retirement plans.
Assist with talent and performance management initiatives across the dealership network.
Conduct thorough workplace investigations and prepare required reports.
Collaborate with HR teams to support companywide programs and share best practices.
Support company wide employee events in partnership with the Employee Experience team.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to streamline recruiting and hiring strategies for dealership operations.