Practices Manager; HR Manager

Description

• Fantastic opportunity for someone located in/near the Omaha or Lincoln market!
• Flexible
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  
  Hybrid schedule including both work-from-home and in-office days each week!

Do you want to help transform the auto industry? Come let Baxter Auto show you just how Remarkable you can be!

At Baxter
, we are challenging the norm when it comes to both the car-buying process and the employee experience. As a Baxter teammate, you are part of a growing company that strives for an inclusive culture, which is why we need you!

We value individuals who:

• Stay curious by striving for continuous improvement
• Welcome differences by seeking, listening, and learning from diverse perspectives
• Make it matter by driving toward meaningful outcomes
• Win together by operating with a team-first perspective
• Be authentic by communicating with transparency and kindness
• Be caring by having an innate desire to help others

At Baxter we encourage and support career development, job opportunities across multiple professions, an inclusive culture where everyone is a leader (from entry level up to general management), encouragement to be your authentic self, and an almost obsessive focus on the employee and guest experience. Combine that with market-leading benefits offerings and opportunities across multiple states, and we think you’ll agree that YOU BELONG AT BAXTER!

The Employment Practices Manager (HR Manager) plays a vital role in providing leadership with directing, developing, implementing, and executing complex HR/Employee Relations functions relative to applicable policies, procedures, and laws.

In this role you will:

• Build strong relationships with General Managers, Store Leaders, and employees at all levels.
• Formally respond to sensitive concerns and allegations by conducting internal investigations into allegations of misconduct, poor performance, and violations of the Company’s internal policies.
• Develop leaders’ abilities in relation to performance management and employment-related policies and procedures.
• Provide training on various employment-related topics to develop leaders’ employment law knowledge and ensure adherence to compliance policies.
• Ensure compliance to all employment-related laws and regulations.
• Manage all leave of absence processes including FMLA, ADA, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Worker’s Compensation in assigned geographical locations.
• Manage unemployment claim process for assigned geographical locations.
• Maintain and expand a trusting, collaborative work environment for all employees to help advocate employee satisfaction and execute results on business objectives.
• Review pre-employment screening results and escalations and provide guidance to Talent Acquisition team.
• Manage worker authorization process to ensure proper documentation is received and maintained.
• Ensure any employment-related reporting (e.g., EEO1 reporting, etc.) is completed timely and accurately.
• Engage with legal counsel on employment-related topics as necessary.
• Lead and/or participate on project teams centered around effective employment-related policies, procedures, and programs to deliver great business outcomes and employee experiences.
• Lead and/or participate in RFP process for new employment-related tools, training, and vendor partners.
• In partnership with the benefits team, assist with coordinating and communicating employment-related topics to leaders.
• Participate in broader HR projects and initiatives.

• Embodies Baxter Auto’s Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Mindsets.
• Understands performance management, progressive disciplinary processes, and the employee relations investigative process.
• Understands HR industry trends and has the ability to interpret related legislation to ensure compliance of organizational programs and policies.
• Is collaborative with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Has an authentic ability to gain credibility and trust with employees across all levels of the company.
• Can maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive company information in a highly discreet, professional, and appropriate manner.