The Stew Hansen/Ken Garff Automotive group of car dealerships is currently looking for a talented HR Generalist to work daily in the dealership environment that aligns with our core values - acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork. As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!
The HR Generalist will report to the Regional HR Manager. This position works full-time on-site in a dealership environment.
The schedule is based on business need, generally Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.
This position will support up to 3 dealership locations in the Des Moines metro area (including Ankeny, Clive, Indianola) ranging from Clive and Indianola and will require travel between dealerships.
Here’s why you’ll want to work here:
- Great people with a great culture
- Competitive compensation package
- Wellness Time Off and 401k with Company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
- Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
- Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!
Here's what you'll be doing:
This position manages processes and activities related to full-cycle Human Resources that contribute to positive business results. The HR Generalist is a leader of positive employee experiences and fosters employee engagement through support of the company culture programs. Facilitates training in partnership with Regional HR and the business, facilitates weekly onboarding, benefits enrollment, and new hire activities. Facilitates weekly onboarding. Initiates coaching and counseling to help managers proactively manage employee retention and performance. Handles leaves of absence processes and communication, including FMLA. Completes accident or injury reports and submits supporting documentation to corporate offices in a timely manner. Handles unemployment claims and other misc programs and processes based on business need.
The ideal candidate will have the following desired qualifications:
- 2+ years of HR consulting and/or generalist experience; preference for large company and/or retail environment with both hourly and salary employees.
- Experience leading culture initiatives with business partners to promote a more positive work culture.
- Exposure to employment law and practices, resolving employee relations issues and using issues as opportunities to train towards best practices.
- Exposure to pay plans, pay structure, FLSA requirements, and employer offered benefit plans.
- Experience presenting and outstanding communication.
- The ability to adapt and lead change efforts.
You can learn more about Ken Garff dealerships here: Ken Garff Automotive Group
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
(( We Hear You ))
What We Do
Ken Garff founded his business in 1932 upon the principles of honesty, integrity, personalized customer service, and being a good corporate citizen. Today, Ken Garff has more than 50 locations throughout Utah, Texas, Iowa, Nevada, Michigan, and California.
To distinguish and strategically position its dealerships, Ken Garff recently retooled its brand. The need for this retooling was driven by an evolving market place and super-savvy customers wanting a different car-buying experience, including more transparency and a higher level of trust. These changes were built around the new brand slogan, "We Hear You."
Despite the company's growth and changes within a challenging market place, Ken Garff is going to great lengths to keep alive and well the principles upon which Ken founded the company, of providing an unsurpassed experience for every customer, every time.
Ken Garff believes in giving back to the communities in which it serves. Since Ken founded his business over 81 years ago, the company has given millions of dollars and thousands of hours to schools, charities and community organizations.
Why Work for Ken Garff?
Ken Garff recognizes the importance of a benefit program that provides protection to our employees and their families. A comprehensive benefits program has been created to fulfill a wide range of needs.
Benefits available to employees include:
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical , Dental and Vision
• 401K Plan with Company match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• Year-end bonus program for all employees
• Personal Wellness Plan
• GarffCare Roadside Assistance Program
• Discounts on Parts and Service and More!
Ken Garff is an Equal Opportunity Employer
((We Hear You))
