Regional HR Generalist - Arizona

Asbury Automotive Group - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Regional Human Resources Generalist at Larry H. Miller Automotive Group in Arizona plays a crucial role in safeguarding the legal, financial, and moral well-being of the dealership. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of both state and federal employment laws, ensuring that the company remains compliant while also educating employees on relevant policies and benefits. The Generalist will work closely with store management to implement human resources best practices, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, and addressing high turnover areas. This role is not just about compliance; it also involves fostering a supportive environment where employees can thrive. The Generalist will be a key player in conducting employee relations investigations and collaborating with the HR department on various projects, all while maintaining the highest ethical standards and confidentiality in all matters related to employees and the company. In addition to these responsibilities, the Regional HR Generalist is expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. They will need to manage competing demands and handle sensitive situations with discretion. The role also requires a commitment to customer service, ensuring that all interactions reflect the values of Larry H. Miller Automotive Group. The Generalist will be involved in regular benefit education sessions for employees and will work collaboratively with the Regional HR Manager and Operations Management to enhance overall employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. This position is integral to the dealership's mission of becoming the most guest-centric automotive retailer, and it offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Protect the legal, financial and moral wellbeing of the dealership.
• Educate and maintain all applicable company procedures, policies and benefits.
• Stay current on state and federal employment and wage and hour laws and recommend policy adjustments as necessary.
• Support the efforts of other employees to be successful through education.
• Seek ways to improve business operations efficiencies and customer service.
• Maintain current knowledge of Federal and State employment and wage and hour laws to ensure compliance within stores.
• Work with store management to instill human resources best practices.
• Evaluate hiring practices in high turnover departments.
• Facilitate regular benefit education for employees.
• Conduct thorough employee relations investigations in collaboration with the Regional HR Manager and Operations Management.
• Assist with various research projects and/or special projects for the HR department.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• 4 years human resources experience; SHRM or HRCI certification preferred but not required.
• 4 years experience of conducting employee relations investigations.
• Proficiency in computer software such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills; detail oriented.
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills.
• Public speaking experience.

Nice-to-haves

• SHRM or HRCI certification.