Director Of Human Resources

Bergstrom Automotive Headquarters - Neenah WI

The Director of Human Resources is an experienced professional responsible for managing HR programs and initiatives, developing HR strategies, and continuously improving HR related processes and procedures. This person will lead the HR team and oversee HR operations in areas that include, but are not limited to, recruiting, onboarding, leadership development, diversity, engagement, retention, benefits, wellness, safety, ethics, legal compliance, and HRIS administration. This person will be a culture champion through all levels of the organization. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential.

What You'll Do

HR Leadership:

• Partners with executive and operations leadership to deliver strategic HR solutions to achieve defined business goals.
• Maintains consistent, timely on-site attendance during scheduled hours and ability to work additional hours as needed.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned or required by business need.
• Directly responsible for leadership of the HR team.
• Researches, develops, recommends, and executes creative strategies to foster diversity and inclusion.
• Meets with brokers and/or vendors and compiles reports on effectiveness of programs, and relays the findings to executive leadership.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies - such as SHRM.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, obtaining qualified opinions, enforcing internal adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Coaches and develops leaders to refine and grow people management capabilities.
• Oversees and maintains the HR functions within the HRIS system (UKG Pro), including making sure file feeds are working correctly from the HRIS system to correct vendor, ensuring data integrity in HRIS database with daily maintenance of carrier files, resolving data errors, and updating data as needed.

Compliance Leadership

• Research, review, draft, and/or amend HR-related policies and procedures and advise on potential implications from non-compliance with such policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the General Counsel.
• Assist in and oversee the investigation of employee related matters (e.g., harassment, discrimination, leave, workers’ compensation).
• Assist in compliance with regulations governing benefit plans.
• Investigate, research, and provide general advice and counsel concerning a broad range of compliance, questions, and circumstances that arise in the Company’s day-to-day business activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify and help manage Risk Management Program & Compliance Program.
• Establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with guests, clients, stakeholders, and fellow team members; work collaboratively with these groups to respond to issues as they arise.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 800a-500p and additional hours determined by business needs. This position is 100% in office.

Pay: $120,000-140,000/year salary based on relevant experience. WHO'S RIGHT FOR THE JOB?

• Upbeat and positive personality
• Ability to build relationships with team members and guests
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Professional Human Resources certification is preferred
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations (ACA, ADA, ERISA, FCRA, FMLA, etc.)
• Ten or more years of progressive HR experience
• Strong communication skills
• Able to collect and interpret data-based measurements to demonstrate the effectiveness or failure of the recruitment system from position opening to onboarding
• Active listening skills
• Degree in Human Resources or related field is preferred
• Ability to provide excellent guest service
• Five years of demonstrated leadership experience

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

• Free Health Coach
• Vacation Time (for FT team members)
• Discounts on vehicles, service, and parts
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness Program
• Free Team Member Clinic
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for growth!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance (for FT team members)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays (for FT team members)
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation!

What Makes Bergstrom Different

• 31 dealerships representing 34 brands (and growing!)
• 1,800+ team members and growing
• Recognized by the Better Business Bureau and Time Magazine
• Established in 1982 in Neenah WI
• We are committed to giving back to our communities by supporting organizations like Make-a-Wish, United Way, and Drive for a Cure
• Recognized by Automotive News as the top dealership group to work for in Wisconsin and one of top dealership groups to work for in the United States
• Wisconsin’s largest automotive group
• Glassdoor voted Bergstrom as one of the best companies to work for in 2020 and 2021

Drive your career forward today! APPLY NOW!

Bergstrom Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.