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Thomas Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Highland lists this Human Resources Assistant opportunity in highland, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Human Resources AssistantThomas Auto Group – Corporate Office Location: Highland, IN Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Position Type: Full-Time, In-OfficePosition OverviewThomas Auto Group is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and self-directed Human Resources Assistant to support the Corporate Human Resources Director and HR operations for multiple automotive dealership locations in Indiana and Illinois.This is a hands-on HR support position in a busy, multi-location environment. The workday frequently involves multiple priorities, interruptions, deadlines, employee questions, onboarding needs, paperwork, and requests from managers at different locations. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing several responsibilities at once while maintaining accuracy and following established priorities.We are looking for someone who does not need constant direction or reassurance to complete routine responsibilities. The ideal candidate takes ownership of assigned work, keeps track of unfinished tasks, asks thoughtful questions when clarification is genuinely needed, and follows projects through to completion.This position requires good judgment. Not every request will have the same level of urgency, and the ability to determine what requires immediate attention, what can wait, and when to involve the HR Director is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate new-hire onboarding and ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, and received on timeMaintain confidential personnel files and employee records for multiple dealership locationsTrack outstanding HR documents and independently follow up with employees and managers when information is missingAssist with benefits administration, enrollment documentation, employee communications, and recordkeepingPrepare and process employee status changes and other payroll-related documentationMaintain HR spreadsheets, reports, logs, and tracking systemsAssist with recruiting activities, interview scheduling, background-check processes, and pre-employment requirementsRespond professionally to routine employee and manager questions and recognize when an issue should be escalated to the HR DirectorAssist with HR audits, compliance documentation, personnel-file reviews, and special projectsMonitor assigned deadlines and follow up without requiring repeated remindersProvide administrative support to the Corporate Human Resources Director while maintaining awareness of established prioritiesHandle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion at all timesWhat Success in This Role RequiresCan manage multiple open tasks without losing track of what still needs to be completedCan be interrupted, address an appropriate issue, and return to the original assignment without losing focusUnderstands that a new request is not automatically the highest priorityTakes notes, follows established procedures, and applies instructions appropriatelyCan distinguish between a one-time instruction and a change to an established processAttempts to find an answer using available resources before immediately asking for assistanceIs comfortable working independently while knowing when an issue genuinely needs to be escalatedCommunicates clearly and professionally with employees, managers, vendors, and leadershipPays close attention to names, dates, documentation, deadlines, and other detailsAccepts feedback professionally and adjusts quickly when corrections are neededTakes ownership of mistakes, corrects them, and works to prevent them from recurringUnderstands that confidentiality and discretion are non-negotiable in Human ResourcesQualificationsPrevious administrative experience requiredPrevious Human Resources experience strongly preferredExperience supporting multiple locations, departments, or managers is highly preferredStrong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skillsExcellent attention to detail and follow-throughStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general office technologyAbility to learn HR, payroll, recruiting, and dealership systemsAbility to work independently without continuous supervisionAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriatelyProfessional, dependable, and accountableExperience with ADP, Hireology, Dealertrack, automotive dealerships, payroll support, benefits administration, or employee onboarding is a plus, but not required.What We OfferFull-time, Monday through Friday scheduleConsistent daytime hoursProfessional corporate office environmentExposure to a broad range of Human Resources functionsOpportunity to develop practical HR experience in a multi-location organizationCompetitive compensation based on experienceA Note About This PositionThis is not a role where every day follows the same checklist from beginning to end. Priorities can change quickly, and several assignments may be in progress at the same time.For someone who enjoys staying organized, solving problems, completing work without being chased for it, and being the person others can rely on to keep things moving, this can be an excellent opportunity to build broad Human Resources experience.Thomas Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
highland, IN, 46322, US
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