Human Resources Generalist

Overview

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an international Fortune 250 automotive retailer and leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist. This key HR position will provide strategic HR support to multiple retail automotive operations in our Massachusetts markets. The role reports directly to the Market HR Manager and is based at one of our locations in Bowie, MD.

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation and personal/sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Hybrid work opportunity

• Partner with HR Manager to drive talent processes in local market, such as:
  Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, and Development Planning
• Monitor and make recommendations to improve work culture, increase engagement, productivity, and retention
• Keep up to date on industry trends and changing state and local employment laws in respective market(s) and advise stakeholders
• Conduct workplace investigations
• Collaborate with Corporate HR staff on matters related to benefits, employee communications, internal and external compliance, and DEI initiatives
• Serve as HR advisor for leaders in the areas of performance management, compensation, retention, employee development, positive employee relations practices, policy interpretation and implementation, and conflict resolution
• Manage onboarding and offboarding of employees, review exit interview data and provide recommendations on organizational improvements
• Create, interpret, communicate and enforce company policies and procedures
• Manage FMLA, ADA Accommodation, and other protected leave requests in compliance with federal and local regulations, including monitoring, tracking and documenting interactive communication with employees and management
• Serve as liaison between employees, Safety Manager and Corporate Risk department regarding workers compensation incidents and injuries
• Maintain confidentiality of company and employee information
• Answer general employee inquiries, including login issues, personal information changes, and assisting with pay questions
• May be required to perform other duties and projects as assigned

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred
• SHRM or HCRI certifications preferred, PHR-CA or SPHR-CA certification is a plus
• Minimum 3 years of HR Generalist experience with large Maryland-based employer
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal clients
• Experience in responding to complex inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write effectively and work proficiently within MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Travel throughout the market for visits to locations
• Possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to create meaningful relationships and successfully navigate diverse stakeholder groups
• Maintain professional demeanor and appearance
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong understanding of HR laws and regulations

* All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

Salary range for this exempt position is $64,000.00 to $96,000.00/yr.

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.