HR Generalist

Parts Authority•Dubuque, IA

11d•$28

About The Position

Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts Authority is rapidly expanding, and today has more than 300 locations servicing customers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC and Wisconsin. Parts Authority has grown through both organic initiatives and acquisitions. Over the past several years Parts Authority has acquired over a dozen companies as part of its expansion strategy. Parts Authority’s catalog of over 3 million parts covering more than 125 million applications, ensures our customer partners receive the parts they want, when they want them. What makes Parts Authority different is OUR TEAM. Parts Authority has a team of professionally trained, experienced counter people to assist in finding the right parts and the right brand for each application. Parts Authority carries the best brands in the business for domestic and import vehicles. AC Delco, Motorcraft, Denso, Bosch, KYB, Monroe, Gates, Dorman and Exide are just a few of the more than 400 suppliers from around the world, that Parts Authority partners with to bring our customer partners the best parts. Each and every team member plays a vital role in our success. We are rapidly expanding and looking for a professional, self-motivated individual to fill the role of an HR Generalist. The HR Generalist serves as the local point of contact for employee-related matters within a designated region, providing crucial on-the-ground support. While payroll, benefits and recruiting, are centrally managed, this role acts as the regional expert for employee relations, performance management, legal compliance, conflict resolution, and the investigation of claims. The ideal candidate will foster a positive and productive work environment by proactively addressing employee concerns, ensuring consistent application of company policies, and promoting a culture of fairness and respect. This role is critical in maintaining strong employee engagement and mitigating risk within the region.

Requirements

A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates an understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
Strong computer skills with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office; Experience with HRMS/HRIS and ATS programs a plus.
Strong communication, interpersonal skills and the ability work well with others as part of a team
Ability to adapt to a changing environment, prioritize workload, self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
Experience in maintaining team member files and accurate record keeping
Process background checks for all new hires and notify hire Committee upon completion or alerts
Aptitude in problem-solving.
Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail)
Knowledge of basic HR laws and application
Demonstrated drive to achieve results as part of team

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and clarification on policies and answer team member questions regarding human resources.
Assist location managers with efficient day-to-day implementation and operation of the HR policies and best practices.
Provide high-quality advice and service to management on daily employee relations, payroll, compensation, benefits, performance management, talent acquisitions and legal compliance issues.
Serve as an ambassador for the Human Resources Department by promoting department programs related to employee health, training and well-being.
Partner with location managers to identify, screen, interview, hire and retain talent
Analyze our policies and procedures and recommend improvements
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Improve manager and team member performance by identifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing the selected solution; coaching and counseling
Collaborate with HR team members on various projects
Plan and execute other HR related assignments, tasks and special projects as needed
Maintain and promote workplace safety
Securing and transferring cash or other assets.