Junior HR Business Partner

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Principle Automotive is seeking a Junior HR Business Partner to support assigned dealerships with HR guidance and routine employment matters. This developmental role reports to the Director of People & Talent and partners with HR colleagues, evolving toward independent business-partner capabilities.

You will handle routine issues, assist with recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations while developing broader consulting skills and knowledge within a dynamic automotive retail environment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional Human Resources experience.
• Experience in at least two areas: employee relations, recruiting, performance management, HR administration, onboarding, HRIS, or training.
• Experience communicating with managers and employees about workplace matters.
• Experience preparing or maintaining confidential HR documentation.
• Experience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to assigned dealerships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary People & Talent contact for assigned dealerships.
• Provide guidance on attendance, performance, conduct, and routine corrective-action matters.
• Assist with recruiting and workforce planning for critical roles.
• Support investigations, documentation, and coaching related to employee matters.
• Monitor workforce trends and participate in workforce reviews.
• Coordinate onboarding, records, and changes with the HR Coordinator.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting / talent acquisition

Performance management

HR administration

Onboarding

HRIS administration

Training / employee development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

• Base Pay $65,000.00 / Year

Junior HR Business Partner

Position Summary

The Junior HR Business Partner supports assigned Principle Automotive dealerships by providing responsive Human Resources guidance, coordinating workforce initiatives, and assisting managers and associates with routine employment matters.

This is a developmental business-partner position for an HR professional who has foundational experience in employee relations, recruiting, HR administration, or general Human Resources and is ready to develop broader manager-consulting and business-partner capabilities.

The Junior HR Business Partner will work under the direction of the Director of People & Talent and in partnership with the HR Business Partner and HR Coordinator. The position will initially handle routine matters and support more complex situations while developing the knowledge, judgment, and experience required to become a fully independent HR Business Partner.

Who We Are

Our Purpose: Helping people move through life in a meaningful way.

Our Niche: Providing exceptional service as a trusted and caring friend.

Simply put, we desire to change the automotive industry. We are in the business of building relationships and we want to ensure that we are there for our guests throughout their journey. We do this by hiring the Greatest People who foster our unique culture of giving exceptional care for our guests. We are DRIVEN by our Values.

DRIVEN by our Values

D edicated - Dedicated to customer satisfaction and your growth—our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are equally committed to your success by providing opportunities for learning and advancement.

R esults Oriented - Results-Oriented in everything we do—we don’t just aim for success; we achieve it, recognizing and celebrating the real impact of your contributions.

I nnovative - Innovative in solutions and services—embracing new ideas, technology, and continuous improvement to keep us ahead while fostering an environment that encourages fresh perspectives and forward-thinking solutions.

V alues Centered - Values-Centered in our approach—integrity, ethics, and principles guide every decision, creating a culture of trust, respect, and inclusion where you feel valued.

E nthusiastic - Enthusiastic in delivering excellence—bringing passion, joy, and commitment to every experience while ensuring that your work is meaningful, fulfilling, and contributes to our collective success.

N urturing - Nurturing long-term relationships and careers—because success is about building for the future, we invest in our Customers, OEM Partners, Vendors, Communities and our Associates, helping you grow beyond just a job into a lasting career.

Dealership and Manager Support

Serve as a primary People & Talent contact for assigned dealerships.

Build productive relationships with General Managers, department leaders, and associates.

Respond to routine manager and associate questions concerning policies, procedures, and employment practices.

Provide guidance on attendance, performance, conduct, and routine corrective-action matters.

Recognize sensitive or high-risk concerns and elevate them promptly.

Participate in regularly scheduled dealership workforce reviews.

Travel to assigned dealerships as business needs require.

Employee Relations

Receive and document associate concerns objectively and confidentially.

Manage routine employee-relations matters with appropriate guidance.

Assist with workplace investigations, including interviews, documentation, timelines, and record collection.

Prepare routine coaching and corrective-action documentation.

Review documentation for accuracy, consistency, and policy alignment.

Monitor open cases and communicate timely updates to appropriate leaders.

Identify recurring employee-relations themes and recommend preventive action.

Recruiting and Workforce Planning

Partner with managers and recruiting resources to understand staffing needs.

Monitor vacancies, turnover, attendance, and other workforce trends.

Support recruiting for critical sales, service, technical, and leadership positions.

Assist managers with interview practices and candidate-selection processes.

Monitor the quality and retention of new hires.

Support workforce planning for existing dealerships and future acquisitions.

Talent Development and Succession Planning

Participate in formal talent reviews for assigned dealerships.

Work with managers to identify high-potential and promotable associates.

Maintain accurate succession and talent-bench information.

Follow up with managers and associates on development commitments.

Coordinate mentoring, job shadowing, stretch assignments, and cross-store exposure.

Track internal promotions, development-plan completion, and high-potential retention.

Engagement and Retention

Review Associate NPS, turnover, exit-interview, and retention information.

Help managers create and complete engagement and retention action plans.

Conduct associate check-ins and stay interviews as assigned.

Identify trends affecting the associate experience.

Recommend practical improvements based on associate feedback and workforce data.

HR Operations and Compliance

Support the consistent application of company policies and People & Talent practices.

Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential case documentation.

Assist with performance-management and annual-review processes.

Support compliance audits and required training.

Coordinate with the HR Coordinator on onboarding, records, and employee changes.

Use the ATS, HRIS, and other systems to document activity and prepare reports.

Complete other People & Talent responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Key Experience

Required

Two or more years of professional Human Resources experience.

Experience in at least two of the following areas:

Employee relations

Recruiting or talent acquisition

Performance management

HR administration

Onboarding

HRIS administration

Training or employee development

Experience communicating with managers and employees about workplace matters.

Experience preparing or maintaining confidential HR documentation.

Experience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Willingness and ability to travel to assigned dealerships.

Preferred

Three or more years of progressive HR experience.

Experience supporting multiple locations or business units.

Experience in automotive retail, hospitality, retail, service, or another high-volume operating environment.

Experience assisting with workplace investigations.

Experience preparing coaching or corrective-action documentation.

Experience with succession planning or employee-development programs.

Experience using an ATS and HRIS.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.

Equivalent combinations of relevant education and professional HR experience may be considered.