Walser Auto Campus HR Manager

Socket.dev; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage & HSA

PTO

Career growth & advancement

Fertility & Adoption assistance

Life Insurance & 401(k)

Employee discounts

Employee Resource Groups

Community involvement

EAP

Referral program

Job summary

Walser Automotive Group in Wichita, KS is seeking a graduating senior to join the HR team in a rapidly evolving, people-first environment. You will mentor employees, drive HR/ER projects, and analyze reports to enable data-driven decisions.

You will collaborate with L&D, Recruiting, Total Rewards, DE&I, Safety & Risk, and Legal to deliver high‑level HR support and grow your career through hands-on exposure to investigations, coaching, and succession planning.

Qualifications

• 5 (plus) years progressive HR experience with a bachelor’s degree in HR management, organizational development, or related field; or equivalent education, training and experience
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment law
• Ability to create, develop and write company policies
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitments
• Strong business acumen with the ability to adapt HR knowledge to support changing business needs
• Skill in investigating, evaluating and mitigating risk associated with adverse employee related situations
• Strong problem resolution capabilities, ability to think outside the box to resolve complex employee related matters
• Ability to establish credibility with leaders with strong influencing and effective coaching skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate a clear message
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to run and manipulate reports and analyze data
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Mentor all employees on the broader HR team as a senior ER member
• Lead continuous HR / ER project management
• Run, review, and analyze employee reports for the ER team
• Collaborate with HR, Safety & Risk, Legal to support business leaders
• Build partnerships with leaders to address people needs and culture
• Support succession planning and career development initiatives
• Coach leaders on performance, investigations, and disciplinary actions
• Direct onsite support at dealerships and affiliates

Skills

HR experience

Policy development

Organizational development

Investigation & risk mitigation

Coaching / influencing

Data reporting & analytics

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR management / organizational development / related field

Job description

Calling all graduating college students that are ready to jump into a progressive HR model where people come first, leadership is approachable, and your ideas actually matter! If you’re excited to grow your career in Human Resources while making a real impact, this is your opportunity to build, learn, and advance in a fast-moving, people-first environment with endless room to grow. Weare building our HR bench with people-first leadership, data-driven decisions, and a team that believes development isn’t just encouraged — it’s expected.

For more than 70 years, Walser Automotive Group has put people first: our customers, our employees, and our communities. As a family-owned, family-run company,we’vegrown to29 dealershipsrepresenting26 brands across Minnesota, Kansas, and Illinois.

At Walser, success starts with people.

Join us to build a career where you can grow, belong, and make a realimpact.

Compensation: $70,000-$80,000/year

What You’ll Do:

• As a senior member of the ER team – mentor all employees onthe broader HRteam
• Continuous HR / ER project management
• Run, review, analyze all employee reportsrequiredfor the ER team
• Collaborate with team to ensure we provide high level support to all Walser Employeesin anydefined client group(Store/Corporate/Affiliate)
• Partners with other HR (L&D, Recruiting, Total Rewards, DE&I), Safety & Risk and Legal teams to provide quality service to business leaders across the organization
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders to support the needs and demands of the business as it relates to people
• Supporta cultureof servant leadership from all leaders across the organization
• Identifyhigh performers and create learning opportunities andsuccessionplans to support growth and development
• Advise and coach leaders on people related matters, difficult conversations, and investigations
• Coach and mentor employees; support employees with career counseling,adviseon growth and development opportunities
• Conduct thorough investigationsonemployee related matters,issues,and concerns
• Partner with leaders on matters of performance and discipline; performance improvement plans and progressive discipline
• Direct onsite support of leaders atdealershipand affiliate business locations
• Identifyengagement initiatives – support ongoing engagement efforts
• Review internal processes and make recommendations for improvements and drive solutions that supportobjectivesand goals
• Support annual succession planning platform –optimizesuccession plan for internal moves and promotions
• Provide guidance and support to Walser Employee Resource Groups
• Policy interpretation – understand and advise on all company policies,proceduresand protocols
• Management of unemployment process; responding to claims,attendhearings
• Leave Management, FMLA, personal leave, COVID, WC
• UpholdWalser’sCore Values: DoTheRight Thing,LeadByExample, Display Positive Energy, Be Open Minded

What You Bring:

• 5 (plus)years progressive HR experience with a bachelor’s degree in HR management, organizationaldevelopment,or related field; or equivalent education,trainingand experience
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment law
• Ability to create, develop and write company policies
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitments
• Strong business acumen with the ability to adapt HR knowledge to support changing business needs
• Skill in investigating,evaluatingand mitigating risk associated with adverse employee related situations
• Strong problem resolution capabilities, ability tothink outside the boxto resolve complex employee related matters
• Ability toestablishcredibility with leaders with stronginfluencingand effective coaching skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate a clear message
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to run and manipulate reports and analyze data
• Must have a valid driver’s licenseand acceptable driving record.

What’sInItForYou?

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage & HSA/FSA(Includes Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)– Take time to relax, spend with family, or enjoy personal time away

• Career Growth & Opportunity for Advancement
  We promote from within and provide clear career paths, mentorship, and opportunities to develop and grow your career.

• Fertility & Adoption Assistance:Receive up to $10,000 in financialassistancefor fertility treatments and adoption expenses.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits:Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to HSA and FSA plans to help manage healthcare costs. Access toBlue Cross BlueShieldmedical coverage and access toadditionalwellness benefits.

• Life Insurance & 401(k) with Employer Match:Plan for your future with company-paid life insurance and a 401(k) program that includes an employer match.

• Paid Clothing Program:Twice a year, choose from a hand-curated collection of branded Walser apparel—on us.

• Employee Discounts:Enjoyexclusive employee discounts across products and services.

• Employee Resource Groups:Connect, learn, and grow with our inclusive Employee Resource Groups, includingWomen of Walser, Drive with Pride, Asian Hmong Alliance,andVeterans at Walser.

• Community Involvement
  Make an impact through volunteer opportunities with the Walser Foundation, supporting local causes and giving back to the communities we serve.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)– Support for personal and professional challenges
• Referral Program– Earn referral bonuses for referring talented candidates

We are looking to fill this role with a graduating senior who can start no later than June 1st, 2026.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Walser Automotive Group is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer.