HR Partner: Leave Admin & Employee Relations

Lithia & Driveway; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway in Smyrna, GA seeks an HR Business Partner – Leave Administration & Employee Relations to serve as the subject matter expert for leave, accommodations, and employment-law compliance.

You will partner with managers to address performance issues, conduct investigations, coach on corrective actions, and ensure confidentiality while balancing employee advocacy with business needs. This is a highly confidential role requiring sound judgment and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 3 years handling FMLA/ADA accommodations and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Administer FMLA/ADA accommodations and leave requests.
• Advise leaders on performance management and corrective actions.
• Conduct workplace investigations and document findings.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policy administration.
• Develop training materials and educate managers on leave rights.

Skills

HR policy

Employee relations

FMLA/ADA knowledge

Investigations

Policy administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources / related field

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Leave management systems

Job description

Lithia & Driveway in Smyrna, GA seeks an HR Business Partner – Leave Administration & Employee Relations to serve as the subject matter expert for leave, accommodations, and employment-law compliance.

You will partner with managers to address performance issues, conduct investigations, coach on corrective actions, and ensure confidentiality while balancing employee advocacy with business needs. This is a highly confidential role requiring sound judgment and strong communication.