Human Resources Manager

ZT Motors of Texas LP•Houston, TX

20d

About The Position

The Manager of Human Resources oversees and executes the full spectrum of human resources functions across ZT Automotive, supporting effective people operations, regulatory compliance, and consistent HR practices throughout the organization. Responsibilities span talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, payroll and benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding, compensation support, policy implementation, and employee development. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the manager partners closely with the Director of Administration to align HR operations with business priorities and support dealership leadership and employees. The role provides practical guidance on workplace matters, resolves employee concerns, supports organizational initiatives, and helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. This hands-on management role requires broad HR knowledge, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with daily operational responsibilities. The manager independently manages core HR processes, strengthens operational consistency, and fosters a positive, accountable, performance-driven workplace culture across ZT Automotive's multi-location operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day HR operations across ZT Automotive dealerships and promote consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and organizational standards.
Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employment changes, personnel records, leave administration, and offboarding.
Partner with the Director of Administration to coordinate HR activities, address operational needs, and align personnel practices with dealership and corporate priorities.
Maintain accurate employee records, HR information systems, and personnel documentation, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and timely updates.
Improve HR workflows, standardize procedures, and strengthen operational efficiency across dealership locations.
Manage recruitment and hiring activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and pre-employment processes.
Partner with dealership leadership to assess staffing needs, support workforce planning, and facilitate timely hiring decisions.
Oversee new-hire onboarding and orientation, including required documentation, policy acknowledgments, and employment verification.
Coordinate employee training, professional development, and performance management initiatives.
Support succession planning, internal mobility, and employee retention efforts in partnership with leadership.
Oversee payroll administration, including timekeeping, payroll data validation, compensation changes, deductions, and payroll-related adjustments.
Review payroll records, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with payroll providers, Finance, and dealership personnel to resolve issues.
Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, eligibility verification, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and employee inquiries.
Coordinate with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and external administrators on plan administration, billing reconciliation, and coverage issues.
Support compensation administration, wage and salary adjustments, incentive programs, and related reporting in accordance with policies and regulations.
Serve as a primary HR resource for dealership management and employees, providing guidance on workplace policies, employee concerns, and personnel matters.
Address employee relations issues, conduct workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend resolutions in consultation with leadership.
Guide managers through performance evaluations, coaching, corrective actions, disciplinary procedures, and employee separations.
Promote fair and consistent application of HR policies and support a respectful, accountable, performance-driven workplace culture.
Partner with dealership leadership to identify employee engagement opportunities, address workplace challenges, and support retention initiatives.
Ensure HR practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour requirements, leave regulations, anti-discrimination standards, and workplace safety obligations.
Maintain and implement HR policies, employee handbooks, employment agreements, and required workplace notices, coordinating updates with appropriate stakeholders.
Oversee employment eligibility verification, required training, personnel documentation, and compliance-related recordkeeping.
Coordinate workers' compensation matters, employee leave requests, accommodations, and other employment-related processes in accordance with applicable requirements.
Support internal audits, regulatory inquiries, and employment-related investigations, and identify and escalate potential compliance risks.
Prepare and maintain HR reports and workforce metrics related to headcount, turnover, recruitment, payroll, benefits, and other key personnel indicators.
Monitor HR data and operational trends to identify areas for improvement and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Collaborate with the Chief People Officer, Director of Administration, Finance, Legal, and dealership management on organizational initiatives and cross-functional HR matters.
Coordinate with external payroll providers, benefits administrators, insurance brokers, and other service partners to ensure effective delivery of HR services.
Support implementation of HR systems, process improvements, and organizational initiatives that strengthen consistency, accountability, and the employee experience across ZT Automotive.