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!

Responsibilities :

• 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. Job Requirements :

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.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.