Junior HR Business Partner

• Base Pay $65,000.00 / Year

Junior HR Business Partner

The Junior HR Business Partner supports assigned Principle Automotive dealerships by providing responsive Human Resources guidance, coordinating workforce initiatives, and assisting managers and associates with routine employment matters.

This is a developmental business-partner position for an HR professional who has foundational experience in employee relations, recruiting, HR administration, or general Human Resources and is ready to develop broader manager-consulting and business-partner capabilities.

The Junior HR Business Partner will work under the direction of the Director of People & Talent and in partnership with the HR Business Partner and HR Coordinator. The position will initially handle routine matters and support more complex situations while developing the knowledge, judgment, and experience required to become a fully independent HR Business Partner.

Who We Are

Our

Purpose:

Helping people move through life in a meaningful way.

Our Niche:
Providing exceptional service as a trusted and caring friend.

Simply put, we desire to change the automotive industry. We are in the business of building relationships and we want to ensure that we are there for our guests throughout their journey. We do this by hiring the Greatest People who foster our unique culture of giving exceptional care for our guests. We are DRIVEN by our Values.

DRIVEN by our Values

D edicated
- Dedicated to customer satisfaction and your growth—our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are equally committed to your success by providing opportunities for learning and advancement.

R esults Oriented
- Results-Oriented in everything we do—we don’t just aim for success; we achieve it, recognizing and celebrating the real impact of your contributions.

I nnovative
- Innovative in solutions and services—embracing new ideas, technology, and continuous improvement to keep us ahead while fostering an environment that encourages fresh perspectives and forward-thinking solutions.

V alues Centered
- Values-Centered in our approach—integrity, ethics, and principles guide every decision, creating a culture of trust, respect, and inclusion where you feel valued.

E nthusiastic
- Enthusiastic in delivering excellence—bringing passion, joy, and commitment to every experience while ensuring that your work is meaningful, fulfilling, and contributes to our collective success.

N urturing
- Nurturing long-term relationships and careers—because success is about building for the future, we invest in our Customers, OEM Partners, Vendors, Communities and our Associates, helping you grow beyond just a job into a lasting career.

Serve as a primary People & Talent contact for assigned dealerships.

Build productive relationships with General Managers, department leaders, and associates.

Respond to routine manager and associate questions concerning policies, procedures, and employment practices.

Provide guidance on attendance, performance, conduct, and routine corrective-action matters.

Recognize sensitive or high-risk concerns and elevate them promptly.

Participate in regularly scheduled dealership workforce reviews.

Travel to assigned dealerships as business needs require.

Receive and document associate concerns objectively and confidentially.

Manage routine employee-relations matters with appropriate guidance.

Assist with workplace investigations, including interviews, documentation, timelines, and record collection.

Prepare routine coaching and corrective-action documentation.

Review documentation for accuracy, consistency, and policy alignment.

Monitor open cases and communicate timely updates to appropriate leaders.

Identify recurring…