Human Resources (HR) Manager

Parts Authority•San Bernardino, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts Authority is rapidly expanding, and today has more than 300 locations servicing customers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC and Wisconsin. Parts Authority has grown through both organic initiatives and acquisitions. Over the past several years Parts Authority has acquired over a dozen companies as part of its expansion strategy. Parts Authority’s catalog of over 3 million parts covering more than 125 million applications, ensures our customer partners receive the parts they want, when they want them. What makes Parts Authority different is OUR TEAM. Parts Authority has a team of professionally trained, experienced counter people to assist in finding the right parts and the right brand for each application. Parts Authority carries the best brands in the business for domestic and import vehicles. AC Delco, Motorcraft, Denso, Bosch, KYB, Monroe, Gates, Dorman and Exide are just a few of the more than 400 suppliers from around the world, that Parts Authority partners with to bring our customer partners the best parts. Each and every team member plays a vital role in our success. We are rapidly expanding and looking for a professional, self-motivated individual to fill the role of Human Resources Manager.

Requirements

A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2+ years in an HR supervisory or management role.
Expert knowledge of California employment laws and practices is required.
Strong computer skills with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office; advanced proficiency with HRMS/HRIS and ATS platforms.
Proven ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, prioritize complex workloads, self-manage large-scale projects, and meet strict deadlines.
Exceptional communication, high emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and an advanced aptitude for problem-solving.
Experience ensuring accurate record-keeping and the strict maintenance of confidential team member files.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly manage and mentor a regional HR team while providing hands-on support and guidance to branch operations.
Provide high-quality advice and counsel to regional and location managers on complex employee relations, performance management, and talent retention.
Partner with specialized corporate HR teams—including Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Onboarding, L&D, Org Development, and Compensation—to seamlessly deploy company-wide programs locally.
Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local requirements by deeply studying existing and upcoming legislation (including CA Labor Code, Wage Orders, CFRA, and Cal/OSHA). Anticipate legislative changes and direct management on necessary compliance actions.
Improve regional management and team member performance by identifying systemic problems, evaluating solutions, and executing targeted coaching and counseling.
Continuously analyze company policies, procedures, and handbooks to recommend and implement structural improvements.
Serve as a champion for the HR Department by promoting programs related to employee health, safety, training, and overall well-being.