Automotive Human Resources Manager Generalist
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Automotive Human Resources Manager Generalist
At Carter Motors, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward employees who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee plays a critical role in our success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership over the years.
Summary
We’re seeking a proactive and proven HR Manager Generalist to manage all aspects of human resources for our Carter Subaru & VW Ballard location. This role will handle all recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, safety, and employee development. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor and support to leadership, champion HR best practices, foster a positive and engaging workplace culture, and ensure alignment between HR initiatives and business objectives.
Schedule - Full-Time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Work Location – On site at Carter Subaru & VW Ballard, 5202 Leary Ave NW Seattle WA 98107
Compensation - $100,000 - $130,000 annually, salary is dependent on experience
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation plans
- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days of employment
- 401(k) + Company Contribution Plan after 90 days of employment
- AFLAC, Legal Shield & Identity Theft Shield, FSA, Pet Insurance Discount
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Paid time off after 90 days of employment
- Paid holidays
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- Employee vehicle purchase plans
- Family owned and operated
- Long term job security
- Discount Program
- Discounts on products and services
To see our benefits details, please view our benefits page here:
Responsibilities
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, employee engagement, and offboarding processes.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee relations, workplace policies, and benefits inquiries.
- Oversee employee records management while ensuring confidentiality and data accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies, updating HR policies as needed to align with legal and business requirements.
- Communicate HR best practices and employment law requirements, even when recommendations differ from leadership preferences.
- Manage workplace safety and wellness initiatives, including training and injury reporting.
- Assist in planning and executing employee engagement programs and recognition initiatives.
- Manage benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee training programs.
- Conduct investigations and mediate workplace conflicts when necessary.
- Collaborate with leadership on organizational development and strategic HR projects.
Qualifications
- SHRM-CP or HRCI PHR certification required.
- Proven experience (5+ years) as an HR Manager Generalist.
- Experience working closely with senior leadership to provide strategic HR recommendations and best practices.
- Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and employee relations, FMLA, PFML, ADA, ACA.
- Ability to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Experience in retail or automotive dealership HR preferred, experience with small to midsize employers highly desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint) and HRIS systems. (UKG is the current system used)
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Pre-employment background check, reference check & drug screen is required
Carter Motors is a proud equal opportunities employer; we do not deny employment based on race, ethnicity, national origin, disabilities, or any other protected characteristics. We are a drug free workplace; all employees are held to this standard to be free from the effects of drugs and/or alcohol while on duty. Carter Motors also participates in fair chance hiring practices; candidates with criminal history will undergo an individualized assessment post-offer.