Human Resources Director
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Job Location:
Nashua, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
03-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Human Resources Director
Location: Nashua NH
Reports to: Dealer Principal
About Us
Peters Automotive Group is a family-owned multi-franchise dealership proudly serving the community for more than 70 years. As we prepare for the retirement of our long-time HR Director we are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Director to lead our HR function into its next chapter.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Director is a key member of the leadership team responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR operations with a strong focus on compliance benefits administration retirement plan oversight and payroll. This role ensures that the organization remains compliant with employment laws and regulations manages competitive employee benefits and provides accurate and timely payroll processing while fostering a positive employee experience across the group.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Employee Relations
- Ensure compliance with all federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
- Develop implement and maintain HR policies procedures and employee handbook updates in coordination with external counsel as needed.
- Provide guidance to managers on employee relations performance management and documentation best practices.
- Partner with external counsel as needed on compliance and employment matters.
Benefits Administration
- In coordination with CFO lead annual benefits renewal and manage relationships with benefit providers and brokers to ensure competitive cost-effective plans.
- Oversee administration of health dental vision life disability and other employee benefit programs including the open enrollment process.
- Educate employees on available benefits and support enrollment and claim resolution.
Retirement Plan Oversight
- Administer and oversee the company 401(k) plan ensuring compliance with fiduciary responsibilities.
- In coordination with CFO coordinate with plan advisors recordkeepers and auditors on plan management and reporting.
- Support employee education around retirement planning and investment options.
Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership.
- Partner with department leaders to support workforce planning and organizational development.
- Lead and mentor HR team members (if applicable) to ensure consistent high-quality service.
- Contribute to a positive employee-focused culture aligned with the companys values.
- Participate in relevant HR/payroll seminars webinars and professional development trainings to stay current on best practices and evolving employment law.
- Share health and wellness resources with employees on a regular basis (monthly/quarterly) promoting engagement with available programs and fostering a culture of well-being.
Payroll Management
- In coordination with CFO oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees.
- Ensure payroll compliance with wage and hour laws tax regulations and reporting requirements.
- Partner with accounting/finance teams on payroll reconciliation and reporting.
- Drive process improvements and automation to streamline payroll and HR functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field (Masters degree preferred).
- 7 years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of federal and New Hampshire employment laws and regulations.
- Experience administering benefits and overseeing 401(k) or other retirement plans.
- Payroll management experience (Paycom HRIS platform experience preferred).
- Professional HR certification (PHR SPHR SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) desired.
- Excellent interpersonal leadership and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee discounts on vehicles service and parts.
- Family-oriented supportive workplace with a 70-year legacy of community presence.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
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