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!

• 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.

• 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.