HUMAN Resources Generalist - Automotive

Position: HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST - Automotive
HR Generalist – Payroll Bring Your HR Expertise to a Growing Automotive Group.

Hanania Automotive Group is looking for an experienced, people-focused HR Generalist to join our growing HR team. This is a hands-on opportunity for an HR professional who understands that great HR is about more than policies and paperwork—it's about supporting employees, developing leaders, solving problems, and keeping the business moving.

Payroll experience is required, and automotive dealership experience is strongly preferred.

If you're organized, approachable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing employee relations, compliance, HR operations, and payroll, we'd love to meet you.

The Hanania Advantage When you join Hanania Automotive Group, you're joining a company that believes great businesses are built by great people.

We

Offer:

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Voluntary Benefits Company-Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Leave Time (PLT)
Professional development and HR training

Career growth opportunities throughout Hanania Automotive Group Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and serviceA collaborative, fast-paced, people-focused environment

The opportunity to make an impact across a growing organization

How You'll Make an Impact Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees, managers, and dealership leadership.

Manage and support payroll processing, including timekeeping, payroll audits, deductions, corrections, and payroll-related employee questions.

Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, attendance, coaching, and workplace concerns.

Support recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

Assist with benefits administration, employee changes, leaves, and other HR programs.

Ensure employment records and HRIS information remain accurate and up to date.

Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

Assist with workers' compensation claims, unemployment claims, and other employment-related matters.

Help administer company policies and ensure consistent application across locations.

Support HR reporting, audits, and department projects.

Assist with employee training, engagement initiatives, and HR communications.

Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and create a better employee experience.

Partner with leadership to help develop a strong, accountable, and people-focused culture.

Represent The Hanania Way through professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and a commitment to our employees.

What Sets You Apart We're looking for an HR professional who can wear multiple hats, work independently, and isn't afraid to get into the details.
3+ years of HR Generalist or comparable HR experience.

Payroll processing experience is required.

Automotive dealership experience is strongly preferred.

Experience with HRIS and payroll systems;
Paycom experience is a plus.

Strong understanding of payroll processes, timekeeping, deductions, and payroll compliance.

Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Experience with employee relations and performance management.

Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.

Comfortable working with employees and leaders at all levels of an organization.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment.

Self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification is a plus.

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background…