Director of Employee Engagement
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Job Location:
Alpharetta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director Employee Engagement
Position Summary:
The Director Human Resources (HR) serves as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to ownership and senior leadership across multiple dealership locations. This role provides strategic direction and operational leadership for all facets of Human Resources including organizational design employee relations talent acquisition performance management compensation compliance and culture development. The Director partners closely with General Managers and department leaders to align people strategies with business objectives drive workforce effectiveness and ensure a consistent high-performing employee experience across all dealerships.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership
- Partner with dealership ownership regional leaders and General Managers to design and implement HR strategies that support business growth operational efficiency and employee engagement across multiple locations.
- Drive workforce planning organizational design and talent initiatives that enable scalability and performance.
- Utilize HR analytics and metrics to identify trends forecast workforce needs and deliver actionable insights to leadership.
- Serve as a strategic member of the leadership team influencing decision-making on organizational structure staffing and performance outcomes.
Multi-Site HR Operations Payroll and HRIS Oversight
- Oversee HR operations across all dealerships ensuring consistency compliance and service excellence.
- Direct payroll administration and HRIS functionality for multi-state operations maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on payroll reconciliations reporting and audit readiness.
- Standardize HR processes and systems to promote efficiency and data integrity across locations.
Employee Relations and Culture Leadership
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues investigations and performance matters across all dealerships.
- Ensure fair and consistent application of employment practices and disciplinary actions.
- Lead initiatives that reinforce a positive inclusive and high-performance culture aligned with organizational values.
- Function as a trusted advisor to leadership fostering strong relationships built on credibility and results.
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development
- Lead recruitment and talent strategies for key dealership and corporate roles ensuring the right talent is in place to meet business needs.
- Build a sustainable talent pipeline through partnerships with trade schools community programs and industry networks.
- Oversee onboarding and integration programs that ensure compliance and a seamless new-hire experience.
- Identify and develop internal talent for leadership and critical roles supporting long-term succession planning.
Learning Development and Performance Management
- Design and implement leadership and employee development programs that enhance performance and retention.
- Partner with leaders on goal setting feedback and performance evaluations to drive accountability and results.
- Introduce tools and frameworks that strengthen coaching feedback and professional growth across dealerships.
Compliance Risk Management and Policy Governance
- Ensure compliance with all federal state and local employment regulations (EEOC FLSA ADA FMLA etc.) across multi-state operations.
- Maintain and update employee handbooks policies and procedures to align with evolving laws and business practices.
- Conduct regular HR audits and lead corrective action planning to mitigate risk.
- Serve as the primary HR contact for external agencies audits and legal matters.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field; Masters degree preferred.
- 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience including 35 years in a multi-site or regional HR management capacity.
- Experience in the automotive retail or service industry is preferred.
- Proven ability to lead HR strategy operations and compliance in a complex fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior leadership and drive change.
- Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (e.g. ADP Paycom UKG Netchex).
- Professional HR certification (PHR SPHR SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Krause Auto Group & Krause Family Ford in Woodstock has been in business for over 30 years, and we contribute our longevity to our focus on both custom...
