Dealership:L0105 Lithia Home Office
Human Resources Manager
This Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing Human Resources support for a regional group of automotive stores and leadership team. Scope will include performance management, employee relations, talent development, recruitment and retention strategies, policy and procedure support, and strategic human resources planning.
The Human Resources Manager reports to the Director, HR Business Partner and will support our Southwest dealer group leadership team.
Location: Southern California, Arizona or Texas
Compensation Range: $80,000 - $110,000 annually
Responsibilities
- Conducts organizational root cause analysis and partners with the COEs in the formation and rollout of HR initiatives for the site.
- Work collaboratively with Operations leadership and the COE on employee relations' issues, corrective action performance management, and terminations; act as an employee advocate when appropriate to meet company goals and objectives.
- Provide leadership and support to managers and employees on policy interpretation and other employee matters, including, but not limited to: Performance Management, Internal Administrative Investigations, Coaching and Training.
- Assist with employee development by facilitating management and leadership development, participating in writing Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and interviewing internal and external management candidates.
- Develop, organize, and implement recruiting strategies across stores & departments.
- Assist with candidate interviews and new hire onboarding.
- Review and apply all federal, state, and local laws in conjunction with Lithia policies and procedures, monitor HR metrics
- Participate in and/or manage various projects as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years of current Human Resources experience.
- Must have been previously a HR Business Partner or have experience in multiple HR functions.
- Decision making skills at a management level.
- Strong problem-solving and influencing skills, a hands-on approach in working with line management, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
- Travel within the region is required.
Competencies
- Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change.
- Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans, and follows through.
- Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results.
- Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*
- Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds
- Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.
We offer best in class industry benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Paid Holidays & PTO
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Lithia Learning Center
- Vehicle Purchase Discounts
- Wellness Programs
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.