Corporate Human Resource Specialist

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA

401k

PTO

Award-winning training

Job summary

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is hiring a Corporate Human Resources Specialist to support Home Office managers and teammates in Charlotte, NC.

The role focuses on onboarding, HRIS navigation, benefits enrollment, and HR policy guidance. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR/Business, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Human Resources experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication.
• Detail oriented with follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding Home Office teammates.
• Serves as primary contact for manager requests to create requisitions and status updates.
• Initiates background checks, reference checks, and drug testing.
• Supports benefits with offer letters, enrollment instructions, and onboarding documents.
• Conducts new hire training for Home Office teammates.
• Ensures I-9 compliance for Home Office teammates.
• Manages key fob requests and access for new hires, contractors, and vendors.
• Coordinates rehire/transfer processes per policy and documents.
• Responds to unemployment claims and employment inquiries.
• Guides teammates and managers on HRIS navigation and usage.
• Notifies eligible associates of benefits enrollment and department open enrollment.
• Assists Benefits with annual open enrollment.
• Resolves paystub inquiries and monitors workflow notifications.
• Trains front desk staff and coverage team as needed.
• Assists with Pulse Survey data gathering and reporting.
• Maintains corporate Holiday calendar and quarterly teammate communications.
• Demonstrates required HR experience and professional demeanor.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

HRIS

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Corporate Human Resource Specialist in Charlotte, NC at Sonic Automotive

Location: 4401 Colwick Road
Charlotte, NC 28211

Job Type: Other

Experience: Associate

About

At a Sonic Automotive, you’ll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they’re committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Our teammates are happy to work here because:

• We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

Job Description

Primary Objective: The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for providing human resources support to Home Office managers and teammates. The Human Resources Specialist must possess proven organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Scope of Responsibility: Responsible for Home Office teammates within the company’s organizational structure

• Onboarding
• Serves as primary contact for manager requests to create requisitions and applicant status updates.
• Initiates company pre-employment processes including background checks, reference checks, and drug testing.
• Supports the Senior HR Manager with offer letters, pay plan templates, and onboarding documents for new hires.
• Conducts new hire training for all Home Office teammates.
• Ensures compliance with the I-9 process for Home Office teammates.
• Completes and submits key fob request forms to ensure new hires have building access. Also coordinates key fob access for contractors and vendors as requested.
• Coordinates the rehire/transfer process per company policy and ensures proper documentation is provided.
• HR Responsibilities
• Responds to unemployment claims and verification of employment inquiries.
• Serves as a teammate resource by providing answers for day-to-day inquiries on company policies and HR-related items.
• Guides teammates and managers on navigation and use of the HRIS system.
• Notifies newly eligible associates of their eligibility for Company Benefits and provides them with enrollment instructions
• Assists the Benefits Department with the annual open enrollment process.
• Researches and responds to paystub inquiries before the implementation of UGK.
• Monitors and verifies workflow notifications are properly generated and sent to the Service Team Now.
• Responsible for training front desk receptionist and front desk coverage team as needed.
• Assists with running Home Office reports during the Pulse Survey.
• Maintains, updates, and secures approval on the corporate Holiday calendar.
• Organizes quarterly new teammate welcome lunches for Home Office, Ballantyne, and Divisional teammates.
• Responsible for sending out quarterly teammate anniversary letters.
• Demonstrated ability of least 2 years of Human Resources experience
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated competence with Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
• Detail oriented with excellent follow through
• Highly effective written, verbal and presentation-based communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems
• Familiarity with FMLA policies

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.