District Human Resources Manager - Little Rock, AR
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Little Rock, AR, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Hr
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- • At least 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role (generalist, specialist, recruiting) required, or relevant field operations experience will be considered for internal candidates with at lea
- • Bachelor’s degree required.
- • SHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferred (i.e., PHR, SHRM-CP).
- • Some knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues preferred (additional knowledge may be required in certain states, such as CA, MA, WA, OR etc.)
- • Demonstrated presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities; ability to clearly communicate compelling messages.
- • Ability to collect, compile, and analyze information and data.
- • Establish and maintain working relationships.
- • Must possess a high-level of honesty, integrity, and ethics.
- • Skilled operation of variety of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have a basic understanding of enterprise wide HRIS systems.
- • Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel as necessary.
- • Ability to travel 30-50% within home district which could include overnight travel based on need. A successful candidate will work primarily from an assigned field location and spend 30-50% of their
- • Ability to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required.
- • Requirements: complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.
- How Penske takes care of you:
- • This role is supported by a robust onboarding plan and strong role development plan to help you advance your HR skills including the obtainment of your SHRM-CP/HRCI-PHR certification within 12 month
- • This position offers competitive salary, including bonus eligibility, strong benefits and retirement programs and a company service vehicle.
- Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may b
- -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands a
- -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Full description
Position Summary
We are excited to launch a new position, District Human Resources Manager, to support our district field teams and collaborate with leadership to execute and implement human capital strategy. At Penske, we look for dedicated individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. If you have HR functional experience and skills, e.g., managing associate performance, leading difficult discussions, developing associates, ability to anticipate evolving business, we are interested in hearing from you, including if this experience was gained during time spent in a Penske operational role.
The District Human Resources Manager is a valued member of the Human Resources and Field Operations teams, reporting directly to the District Manager, with a dotted line to the Area Human Resources Manager who aligns with Field Operations and corporate HR. This position will be an important member of the District Leadership team supporting a district comprised of 9 locations across a geography that includes (Little Rock, Lowell, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, and Springfield, MO).
In this role, you will collaborate with the District Leadership team to foster a culture of engagement where all associates feel supported to do their best work and enjoy a sense of pride and commitment. This role will tailor Regional human capital plans to enable an engaged workforce to meet the needs of customers. In this role, you will implement HR practices and processes that align with organizational initiatives across a defined District, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.
Major Responsibilities: Retention and New Associate Experience
- Administer and facilitate the District’s New Associate Experience onboarding program.
- Lead, coach, and support the onboarding Ambassadors throughout the district.
- Support and train managers to ensure the new associates are provided the appropriate support during their onboarding experience.
- Identify trends and areas for improvement with information gained from the onboarding program, exit interviews, associate feedback, etc.
- Identify and propose solutions to address local retention challenges in collaboration with your Area Human Resources Manager and District Manager.
Talent Management
- Guide District team development through coaching leaders in people management, process, and functional associate development.
- Coach supervisors and managers on the creation and follow through of impactful development plans and discussions for their associates.
- Monitor development plans to ensure progress and escalate to District Manager if course correction is needed.
- Prepare documents and reports for district-level succession planning and quarterly talent review discussions.