Lead Lot Operations Specialist/HR Administrator (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Mount Juliet, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Lot Operations Specialist/HR Administrator serves as a key operational and administrative resource responsible for supporting daily operations, new hire onboarding, and human resources administration. This role provides day-to-day leadership and training and serves as a primary point of contact for new employees onboarding and orientation. Additionally, the position supports HR functions including recruiting and hiring administration, safety reporting, training coordination, compliance activities, and events coordination. Through collaboration with Operations leadership, Human Resources, and cross-functional partners, this role helps drive operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, create positive employee experiences, and maintain a safe, engaged, and productive workforce.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience in a related field.
• OR any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years’ experience; OR 9 years’ experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to operate both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical activities including walking long distances, entering and exiting vehicles, bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods as business needs require.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while supporting employees, leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to work in a drug-free workplace, prohibiting the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5+ years of experience in operations, human resources, employee onboarding, training, administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience leading, coaching, training, or coordinating employees in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of lot operations, vehicle movement, inventory control, sale-day activities, and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key operational and administrative resource responsible for supporting daily operations, new hire onboarding, and human resources administration.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and training.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for new employees onboarding and orientation.
• Supports HR functions including recruiting and hiring administration, safety reporting, training coordination, compliance activities, and events coordination.
• Helps drive operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, create positive employee experiences, and maintain a safe, engaged, and productive workforce through collaboration with Operations leadership, Human Resources, and cross-functional partners.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
• seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED