About this opportunity
Wise Auto Group lists this Automotive HR Director opportunity in california, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
HRDirector
Location
Bay Area of Northern California
About Us
We are a growing, multi-rooftop automotive dealership group operating throughout Northern California. Our organization is built around operational consistency, strong leadership accountability, and a high standard of professionalism. We support dealership teams focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience while maintaining disciplined, compliant, and consistent internal processes across each location.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experiencedHRDirector to lead human resources strategy and day-to-dayHRexecution across our Northern California dealership operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for employee relations, California employment compliance, recruiting support, performance management, workplace investigations, training, policy administration, leave management, andHRprocess standardization across multiple rooftops.
The ideal candidate hasdirect automotive dealershipHRexperience in Northern California and understands the unique challenges of managing employees across sales, service, parts, BDC, accounting, and administrative departments.
This individual will work closely with executive leadership, General Managers, department leaders, and payroll/administrative teams to strengthen accountability, reduce employment-related risk, improve retention, and create consistentHRpractices throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
LeadHRoperations across multiple California dealerships, ensuring consistent processes, documentation, policies, and employment practices
Serve as a strategicHRpartner to executive leadership, General Managers, and department leaders regarding organizational structure, staffing, performance, employee relations, and talent needs
Manage employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, complaints, corrective action, conflict resolution, performance issues, and terminations
Maintain strong compliance with applicableCalifornia and federal employment laws , wage-and-hour requirements, leave requirements, workplace standards, and documentation practices
Partner with payroll and dealership leadership to support compliant timekeeping, attendance, compensation, meal and rest period practices, and other wage-and-hour processes
Manage and coordinate employee leave and accommodation processes in partnership with appropriate internal and external resources
Maintain and update employee handbooks,HRpolicies, SOPs, forms, and documentation standards
EnsureHRpolicies and procedures are communicated and applied consistently across all dealership locations
Support recruiting strategy, candidate screening, hiring processes, background-check procedures, offer processes, and onboarding
Improve onboarding consistency and help establish clear expectations for new employees and managers
Develop and support management training focused on employee relations, documentation, coaching, compliance, leadership, and accountability
Oversee performance management practices and help dealership leaders establish effective coaching, counseling, and performance improvement plans
Support benefits administration,HRIS systems, payroll coordination, workers' compensation processes, and employee records management as applicable
Partner with leadership to identify employee retention issues and develop practical strategies to improve engagement and reduce unnecessary turnover
MonitorHRmetrics including turnover, hiring activity, attendance, employee relations matters, terminations, and other workforce trends
IdentifyHR-related risks and recommend practical improvements to processes, policies, training, and leadership practices
Promote a professional, respectful, accountable, and performance-focused workplace culture across the organization
Qualifications
Required:
HRleadership experience within theautomotive dealership industry
Demonstrated experience managingHRmatters for employees located inCalifornia
5+ years of progressiveHRexperience; multi-location or dealer-group leadership experience strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of California employee relations, wage-and-hour compliance, leave administration, workplace investigations, performance management, and employment documentation practices
Experience handling sensitive employee complaints and conducting thorough, objective workplace investigations
Proven ability to coach and influence General Managers, department managers, and senior leaders while maintaining consistentHRstandards
Ability to balance employee advocacy with the operational and business needs of the organization
Experience creating and implementing scalableHRprocesses across multiple locations
Demonstrated ability to improve compliance, accountability, employee retention, and management effectiveness through disciplinedHRpractices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong conflict-resolution, judgment, organization, and problem-solving abilities
High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential employee and business information
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced dealership environment
Preferred:
Experience supporting multiple dealership franchises or rooftops
Experience with dealershipHRIS, payroll, timekeeping, or DMS-related processes
HR certification such asPHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
Why Join Us
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced automotiveHRprofessional who wants to make a measurable difference across a growing California dealership organization.
You will have the opportunity to:
Work directly with executive and dealership leadership
StrengthenHRpractices across multiple rooftops
Improve consistency and accountability throughout the organization
Develop stronger managers and dealership leaders
Reduce employment-related risk through better processes, documentation, and training
Improve recruiting, onboarding, retention, and employee engagement
Help shape theHRinfrastructure of a growth-focused dealer group
This role is designed for ahands-onHRleader who is comfortable moving between strategic initiatives and day-to-day dealershipHRchallenges.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
401(k) retirement plan options
Paid time off and paid holidays
Employee discounts and dealership benefits
Professional development and training opportunities
Additional benefits may be available based on position and location
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Worksite address
california, MO, 65018, US
Who can apply
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