Human Resources Generalist

Group 1 Automotive; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation and personal/sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee vehicle purchase program

Job summary

A prominent automotive retailer in Massachusetts is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide strategic HR support across multiple locations. The position involves talent management, employee relations, and compliance with HR laws. Candidates should possess a degree in Human Resources or related field, relevant HR certifications preferred, and a minimum of 3 years HR experience. The competitive salary range is $64,000 to $96,000 annually, with a hybrid work opportunity and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HR Generalist experience with a large Massachusetts-based employer.
• Ability to write effectively and collaborate with internal clients.
• Strong understanding of HR laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent processes and improve work culture.
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide guidance on HR matters.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding of employees.

Skills

HR best practices

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

SHRM or HCRI certifications

Tools

MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an international Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist. This is a key Human Resources position which will provide strategic HR support to multiple retail automotive operations in our Massachusetts markets. While working closely with the field operations team, to include the dealership general managers and department managers, this position will report directly to the Market HR Manager and be based at one of our locations in Westwood, MA.

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Human Resources Generalist. The HR Generalist will be responsible for providing support in various HR functions including employee relations, training and development, benefits administration, and performance management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practices and Massachusetts' HR laws, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.

We Offer the Following Benefits with This Position

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation and personal/sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Hybrid work opportunity

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Manager to drive talent processes in local market, such as: Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, and Development Planning
• Monitor and make recommendations to improve work culture, increase engagement, productivity, and retention
• Keep up to date on industry trends and changing state and local employment laws in respective market(s) and advise stakeholders
• Conduct workplace investigations
• Collaborate with Corporate HR staff on matters related to benefits, employee communications, internal and external compliance, and DEI initiatives
• Serve as HR advisor for leaders in the areas of performance management, compensation, retention, employee development, positive employee relations practices, policy interpretation and implementation, and conflict resolution
• Manage onboarding and offboarding of employees, review exit interview data and provide recommendations on organizational improvements
• Create, interpret, communicate and enforce company policies and procedures
• Manage FMLA, ADA Accommodation, and other protected leave requests in compliance with federal and local regulations, including monitoring, tracking and documenting interactive communication with employees and management
• Serve as liaison between employees, Safety Manager and Corporate Risk department regarding workers compensation incidents and injuries
• Maintain confidentiality of company and employee information
• Answer general employee inquiries, including login issues, personal information changes, and assisting with pay questions
• May be required to perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred
• SHRM or HCRI certifications preferred, PHR-CA or SPHR-CA certification is a plus
• Minimum 3 years of HR Generalist experience with large Massachusetts-based employer
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal clients
• Experience in responding to complex inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write effectively and work proficiently within MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Travel throughout the market for visits to locations
• Possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to create meaningful relationships and successfully navigate diverse stakeholder groups
• Maintain professional demeanor and appearance
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong understanding of HR laws and regulations

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

Salary range for this exempt position is $64,000.00 to $96,000.00/yr.

Group 1 Automotive, a Fortune 250 company, is a leading operator of automotive dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom.

If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail.

To learn more about our company, visit www.group1auto.com.

Apply today or refer a qualified friend.

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.