Automotive Human Resource Generalist

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We're not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

Ken Garff Automotive Group is currently looking for a Human Resource Generalist who aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork. This position manages all local Human Resource activities in support of the dealership(s) assigned to include execution of HR strategies, policies and practices that contribute to positive business results. In addition, is a leader for positive employee experiences and culture.

Looking for:

• 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 communication

• Ability to adapt and lead change efforts

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• At least 3-5 years of HR generalist/business partner 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

What you'll do as an Human Resource Generalist:

• Be recognized as a sound business partner with the GM(s) and other managers in your dealerships to influence KPIs, employee recognition, and employee career growth

• Lead and influence dealership managers to align culture, employee performance, and initiatives with the values and policies of Ken Garff

• Be knowledgeable with employment law, Ken Garff polices, and employment practices and partner with Regional HR

• Ensure all new hires have a positive onboarding experience

• 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

• Help establish and maintain manager and employee connections

At first glance, there's nothing remarkable at Ken Garff. Our uniforms aren't flashy, and our buildings look a lot like the competition. You may not see it right at first, but if you listen you'll hear. Because listening isn't just something we do; it's part of who we are. It's how we show that what we absolutely value the most (far more than buildings, uniforms or cars) is our people. And we thrive on treating them right. We listen because we believe listening matters. We're just different that way.

Will you join us as a new Human Resource Generalist? Will you throw your energy and focus behind what we're doing? Will you live our values and do things differently than you've ever done them? Will you listen and build trust and foster relationships? This organization, that started as an idea by a man named Ken Garff way back in 1932, needs one thing to keep its vision intact and its purpose of reinventing an industry moving forward. It needs you.