HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST - Automotive

Hanania Automotive Group•Jacksonville, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Hanania Automotive Group is seeking an experienced, people-focused HR Generalist to join their growing HR team. This is a hands-on role for an HR professional who understands that great HR involves supporting employees, developing leaders, solving problems, and keeping the business moving. Payroll experience is required, and automotive dealership experience is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing employee relations, compliance, HR operations, and payroll.

Requirements

3+ years of HR Generalist or comparable HR experience.
Payroll processing experience is required.
Automotive dealership experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paycom experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of payroll processes, timekeeping, deductions, and payroll compliance.
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Experience with employee relations and performance management.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
Comfortable working with employees and leaders at all levels of an organization.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and hair follicle drug screening.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees, managers, and dealership leadership.
Manage and support payroll processing, including timekeeping, payroll audits, deductions, corrections, and payroll-related employee questions.
Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, attendance, coaching, and workplace concerns.
Support recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
Assist with benefits administration, employee changes, leaves, and other HR programs.
Ensure employment records and HRIS information remain accurate and up to date.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
Assist with workers' compensation claims, unemployment claims, and other employment-related matters.
Help administer company policies and ensure consistent application across locations.
Support HR reporting, audits, and department projects.
Assist with employee training, engagement initiatives, and HR communications.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and create a better employee experience.
Partner with leadership to help develop a strong, accountable, and people-focused culture.
Represent The Hanania Way through professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and a commitment to our employees.