Strategic People Operations Partner (Automotive)

Group 1 Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is looking for a People Operations Business Partner to act as a strategic HR advisor. This role involves driving organizational effectiveness and workforce engagement across multiple dealership locations.

Key responsibilities include managing employee relations, partnering with business leaders, and evaluating workforce analytics to support business performance. The ideal candidate should have a strong HR background in a high-volume retail environment and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources Business Partner or HR Generalist experience supporting field operations.
• Experience in retail or high-volume customer-facing organizations.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Serve as primary HR advisor for assigned dealership market.
• Partner with business leaders on talent strategies and organizational change.

Skills

Employee investigations

Organizational design

Talent management

Workforce planning

Performance management

Exceptional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is looking for a People Operations Business Partner to act as a strategic HR advisor. This role involves driving organizational effectiveness and workforce engagement across multiple dealership locations.

Key responsibilities include managing employee relations, partnering with business leaders, and evaluating workforce analytics to support business performance. The ideal candidate should have a strong HR background in a high-volume retail environment and excellent communication skills.