Schwieters Chevrolet of Cold Spring is seeking a Human Resources Generalist who is eager to advance their career in HR!
As a family owned business our Core Values are a part of our every day operation; Teamwork Growth Customer Satisfaction Accountability Honesty Family and Fun! If you are a hardworking individual who believes in our Core Values we want to meet you!
The HR Generalist will be responsible for managing daytoday human resources operations including recruitment onboarding employee relations benefits administration compliance and fostering a positive workplace environment. This role is essential to maintaining our peoplefirst culture and supporting the continued growth and success of Schwieters Chevrolet of Cold Spring.
Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
Coordinate fullcycle recruitment efforts including job postings candidate screening interviews and onboarding
Partner with department managers to develop clear job descriptions and hiring strategies
Post job openings screen applicants coordinate interviews conduct reference checks and manage offers
Oversee and enhance the onboarding experience to ensure smooth transitions
Employee Relations & Culture
Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues; provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and best practices
Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture rooted in respect accountability and teamwork
Organize employee recognition and engagement initiatives teambuilding activities and moraleboosting events
Benefits & Compensation
Manage employee benefits administration including health insurance retirement plans paid time off and leave policies
Lead annual open enrollment processes and coordinate with benefits brokers and providers
Provide guidance to employees regarding benefit options claims and plan changes
Assist in compensation benchmarking and coordinating salary adjustments and promotions
Compliance & Policy Administration
Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws including FMLA FLSA ADA OSHA EEO and others
Maintain and update employee handbook policies and procedures as needed
Stay current with changes in employment law and proactively recommend adjustments to leadership
Conduct internal audits of HR practices and personnel files to maintain compliance and accuracy
HR Operations & Systems
Maintain accurate employee records; ensure confidentiality and data integrity
Manage time and attendance tracking paid leave balances and employee status changes.
Oversee workplace safety processes in collaboration with department managers; support any necessary incident reporting or workers compensation claims
Coordinate employee exit processes includingoffboarding final pay exit interviews and documentation.
Assist with special HR projects dealership initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred
3 years of progressive HR experience with a strong foundation in all core HR functions
Experience in the automotive industry retail or other fastpaced customerfacing environments is a plus
Prior experience as a solo HR professional or in a highly autonomous HR role is strongly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems benefits administration portals and timekeeping software
Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices including FMLA FLSA ADA EEO OSHA and statespecific labor laws
Ability to interpret and apply policies consistently and fairly across a diverse team
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organization
Confident in delivering tough conversations professionally and empathetically
Skilled at diffusing conflict mediating disputes and finding balanced resolutions
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multitask and follow through in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to take initiative work independently and proactively identify and solve problems.
High level of integrity professionalism and accountability
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment withoutregard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protectedveteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristicprotected by federal state or local laws.
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