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.