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Manager - District Human Resources
Penske Automotive Group - Ladson, SC
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The District Human Resources Manager at Penske is a key role designed to support district field teams and collaborate with leadership to implement human capital strategies. This position focuses on fostering a culture of engagement, ensuring compliance with HR practices, and enhancing the onboarding experience for new associates. The role requires a proactive approach to talent management, workforce planning, and associate relations, making it essential for the success of the district's operations.
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 propose solutions to address local retention challenges.
- Guide District team development through coaching leaders in people management and associate development.
- Monitor development plans and escalate issues to the District Manager if necessary.
- Prepare documents for district-level succession planning and talent review discussions.
- Partner with location leaders to ensure associates complete functional training.
- Deliver new supervisor/manager onboarding training.
- Facilitate just-in-time training and coaching during performance reviews and merit processes.
- Collaborate with departments to identify appropriate staffing levels based on growth trends.
- Provide staffing support by collaborating on recruiting efforts and building partnerships with educational institutions.
- Advise associates and management on HR policies and collective bargaining agreements.
- Participate in investigations of associate concerns and collaborate on recommendations with Area HR Manager.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies regarding training and compensation.
- Lead the integration of 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 (e.g., 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 with bonus eligibility.
- Strong benefits and retirement programs.
- Company service vehicle.
- Robust onboarding plan and role development plan to advance HR skills.
