Sr Human Resources Business Partner

Ken Garff Automotive Group•Webster, TX

12d

About The Position

Ken Garff Automotive Group is looking for a Sr. Human Resources Business Partner to support their Big Star Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Dealership. This role aligns with the company's core values of respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork. The position manages all local Human Resource activities, including executing HR and culture strategies, policies, and practices to achieve positive business results and enhance employee experience. The Sr. HR Business Partner serves as a connection between the corporate team and frontline HR professionals in the region, leveraging HR and people skills to improve leader profitability and employee engagement. Success requires a blend of business acumen, a positive personality, and dynamic HR professionalism.

Requirements

Interested in people, building relationships and working with and through others.
Friendly and cooperative demeanor with an efficient, precise work ethic.
Proven ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects.
Ability to influence leaders through outstanding communications – both oral and written.
Ability to adapt and lead change efforts.
Some knowledge of interviewing and selecting top talent.
Proven ability to be a credible expert in Human Resources.
Bachelor’s degree with a master’s degree preferred.
At least 5-8 years of HR business partner/manager experience; preference for large company and/or retail environment with both hourly and salary employees.
PHR Certification a plus.
Workday experience a plus or similar HRIS with basic data input, running reports, and analyzing data.
Collaborative in leading teams and working with leaders.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
PHR Certification a plus.
Workday experience a plus or similar HRIS with basic data input, running reports, and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

Be recognized as a sound business partner with the RVP, GM(s), and other managers in your dealerships to influence KPIs, employee recognition, and employee career growth.
Provide training, coaching and development opportunities for your HR team.
Partner with corporate human resources to execute on strategic initiatives and help with strategy development as assigned.
Lead and influence dealership managers to align culture, employee performance, and initiatives with the values and policies of Ken Garff.
Review employee turnover metrics and assist GM and Department Managers in formulating a plan to stay below company goals.
Be a leader over data and analytics that influence managers and leaders to act toward desired outcomes.
Be knowledgeable with employment law, Ken Garff polices, and employment practices and partner with Regional HR.
Facilitate culture training as developed via corporate and regional teams.
Be proficient with benefits to answer questions, provide accurate information and facilitate new hire enrollment.
Facilitate absences and leaves, including FMLA, for each employee using the company leave vendor and established processes.
Coordinate and facilitate Ken Garff Onramp (KGO) and onboarding for new employees utilizing content provided by Corporate teams.