HR Generalist

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Generalist plays a pivotal role in fostering an exceptional work environment through expert management of employee relations within the Mid Western region of the US to include, but not limited to Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri. May include additional states as needed.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, flexible, organized, able to multitask, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast pace enviroment. The HR Generalist will be responsible for the following:

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 assignments, tasks and special projects as needed

Qualifications

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Human Resources, or 5-7 years of a combination of professional experience and educational background in Human Resources

MUST have 3-5 years of experience in employee relations

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

Aptitude in problem-solving.

Knowledge of basic HR laws and application

Demonstrated drive to achieve results as part of team

Bilingual a plus

Some of the benefits of being a part of our growing Parts Authority family:

Medical Coverage

Pharmacy Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Basic Life and AD&D

Short Term Disability Coverage

Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage

Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

ID Theft Insurance

Legal Plan Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation

Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan

Employee Discounts on Merchandise

EEO

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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Min USD $33.00/Hr.