District Human Resources Manager - West Babylon

$65,600 - $88,500/Yr

Penske Automotive Group - Jamaica, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Jamaica, NY

Truck Transportation

About the position

The District Human Resources Manager at Penske is responsible for supporting district field teams and collaborating with leadership to implement human capital strategies. This role focuses on fostering a culture of engagement, managing associate performance, and ensuring compliance with HR practices across multiple locations. The position is an individual contributor role that reports to the District Manager and works closely with the Area Human Resources Manager.

Responsibilities

• Administer and facilitate the District's New Associate Experience onboarding program.
• Lead, coach, and support the onboarding Ambassadors throughout the district.
• Support and train managers to ensure new associates receive appropriate onboarding support.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement from onboarding programs and associate feedback.
• Propose solutions to address local retention challenges in collaboration with HR leadership.
• Guide District team development through coaching leaders in people management and functional associate development.
• Coach supervisors and managers on impactful development plans for their associates.
• Monitor development plans and escalate issues to the District Manager if necessary.
• Prepare documents and reports for district-level succession planning and talent review discussions.
• Execute the Area training plan and ensure associates complete functional training.
• Collaborate with departments to identify appropriate staffing levels based on growth trends.
• Provide staffing support to leadership and collaborate on recruiting efforts.
• Build relationships to support a positive culture and engaging environment.
• Advise associates and management on HR policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Participate in investigations of associate concerns and collaborate on recommendations.
• Support Area HR Managers in partnering with Labor Relations and conducting risk assessments.
• Remain aware of employment laws and ensure compliance with Penske policies.
• Communicate and follow up on legal compliance and training obligations.
• Lead the integration and execution needed to assimilate new associates into the company culture.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role or relevant field operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• SHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferred (i.e., PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Some knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues preferred.
• Demonstrated presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities.
• Ability to collect, compile, and analyze information and data.
• Establish and maintain working relationships.
• High level of honesty, integrity, and ethics.
• Skilled operation of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and basic understanding of HRIS systems.
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel as necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a Penske operational role.
• Additional knowledge of employment law in specific states (e.g., CA, MA, WA, OR).

Benefits

• Competitive salary including bonus eligibility.
• Strong benefits and retirement programs.
• Company service vehicle.
• Robust onboarding plan and strong role development plan to advance HR skills.