Developmental HR Manager & Generalist – CA Auto Dealerships

Trust Auto Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Trust Automotive Group is seeking a Human Resources Generalist/Developmental HR Manager to support California dealership locations, including Irvine. You will handle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, timekeeping, benefits, and leave administration, reporting to the Corporate HR Director.

The role requires back-to-back HR operational support across multiple sites, strong California employment knowledge, and the ability to manage sensitive cases with discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of HR, recruiting, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, or related experience.
• Knowledge of California employment practices, including leaves and anti-discrimination requirements.
• Experience in onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations and respond to routine employee questions.
• Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, job postings, screening, interviews, and offers.
• Maintain HR and timekeeping records; assist with benefits and leave administration.
• Support employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and documentation under supervision.
• Assist with payroll, timekeeping accuracy, and benefits enrollment/communication.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Timekeeping

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

Policy administration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trust Automotive Group is seeking a Human Resources Generalist/Developmental HR Manager to support California dealership locations, including Irvine. You will handle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, timekeeping, benefits, and leave administration, reporting to the Corporate HR Director.

The role requires back-to-back HR operational support across multiple sites, strong California employment knowledge, and the ability to manage sensitive cases with discretion.