HR Manager- West Valley

Vaco Phoenix is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a prestigious client based in West Phoenix! This role will involve managing one HR Generalist and focusing on key HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, and compensation. The position is based in-office in Peoria and pays up to $110,000 per year based on experience. Interviews are happening now, so apply today!

• Oversee the job posting requisition and approval process, identifying effective recruiting strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Recommend employee relations practices that foster positive employer-employee relationships and boost morale.
• Provide Employee Relations (ER) support to dealership managers, addressing ER issues promptly.
• Monitor and manage performance improvement processes for underperforming employees.
• Develop talent and skills to strengthen the organization’s overall capabilities.
• Share best practices with the HR team and dealership staff.
• Foster a culture of servant leadership by meeting the needs of team members in a supportive manner.
• Manage HR Generalist tasks to ensure timely completion with minimal overtime.
• Assist in onboarding new employees, ensuring they complete benefit enrollment.
• Oversee Paid Leave of Absence (PLOA) requests and monitor employees on leave.
• Review and take necessary actions regarding the No Pay Report.
• Conduct annual associate performance reviews.
• Collaborate with the Benefits department on enrollment, biometric screenings, and communications.
• Manage unemployment claims and hearings, ensuring proper handling.
• Approve involuntary terminations, rehire eligibility, and employee transfers.
• Monitor and manage Workers' Compensation cases.

• Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive experience in Human Resources, management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong problem solving, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Experience leveraging MS Office Suite, particularly Power Point and Excel, to present information and influence Leadership.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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