Human Resources Generalist

Doral Automotive Group; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Doral Automotive Group in Florida is hiring an HR Generalist to support the dealership group with hands-on HR across locations. Responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll support, and HR compliance.

You will maintain confidential records, ensure regulatory compliance, and help foster a positive, professional workplace culture while partnering with leadership and employees across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associates / bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience; automotive retail or multi-location environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & onboarding: partner with leadership to identify staffing needs, post requisitions, screen candidates, conduct background checks, and coordinate new-hire paperwork and training.
• Employee relations: serve as HR resource, respond to questions about policies, benefits, pay, attendance, and HR procedures; assist with disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans.
• HR administration & compliance: maintain confidential files, ensure federal/state/local law compliance, assist with I-9s and audits, and support policy updates.
• Payroll, benefits & leave: coordinate payroll changes with management, assist with benefits enrollment, track leaves, and manage status changes (promotions/transfers/terminations).
• Performance & training: support performance reviews, coordinate training programs, ensure compliance training is completed.
• Culture & engagement: support engagement initiatives, employee events, communications, and consistent policy application across dealerships.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Performance management

Benefits administration

HRIS/payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Education

2 Year Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS/Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Doral Automotive Group - DORAL, FL 33172
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Position Summary

The HR Generalist will support the Human Resources function across the dealership group by providing hands-on HR support to employees, managers, and dealership leadership. This position will be responsible for a broad range of HR activities, including recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, HR compliance, training, payroll support, and maintenance of employee records.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with dealership leadership and hiring managers to identify staffing needs and fill open positions.
• Develop and post job requisitions and coordinate candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, and selection.
• Conduct background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment requirements as applicable.
• Coordinate new-hire paperwork, orientation, onboarding, and required training.
• Ensure new employees receive a positive and consistent onboarding experience.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers across the dealership group.
• Respond to employee questions and concerns regarding policies, benefits, pay, attendance, workplace issues, and HR procedures.
• Assist management with employee counseling, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and other employee relations matters.
• Help promote a positive, professional, and respectful workplace culture.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling sensitive employee matters.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and dealership policies.
• Assist with required employment documentation, including I-9s and other new-hire records.
• Support HR audits, reporting, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with workers' compensation claims, unemployment claims, and employment-related documentation as needed.
• Stay informed regarding changes in employment regulations and recommend updates to policies and procedures.

Payroll, Benefits & Leave Administration

• Partner with payroll and management to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee information and payroll changes.
• Assist employees with questions regarding benefits, deductions, eligibility, and enrollment.
• Support administration of health, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Track and administer applicable leave and attendance programs.
• Coordinate employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, pay changes, and terminations.

Performance & Training

• Support the performance review process and assist managers with performance documentation.
• Coordinate employee training and development programs.
• Help ensure employees complete required compliance, safety, and dealership-specific training.
• Assist leadership in identifying employee development opportunities and succession needs.

Culture & Engagement

• Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Assist with employee events, communications, and company-wide HR programs.
• Promote consistent application of HR policies and practices across all dealerships.
• Help foster an inclusive, accountable, customer-focused workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Associates / bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience; experience in automotive retail, dealership operations, or a multi-location environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, and HR administration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with employees and leadership at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

Preferred Automotive Dealership Experience

Experience supporting employees in automotive sales, service, parts, BDC, accounting, and administrative departments is highly desirable. Familiarity with dealership compensation structures, technician recruiting, commission-based employees, timekeeping, manufacturer training requirements, and dealership compliance is a plus.