District Human Resources Manager - San Diego
About the role
The District Human Resources Manager supports the district field teams and collaborates with leadership to execute and implement human capital strategy. Reporting directly to the District Manager, this role also works closely with the Area Human Resources Manager.
Responsibilities
Administer and facilitate the District’s New Associate Experience onboarding program.
Lead, coach, and support the onboarding Ambassadors throughout the district.
Support and train managers to ensure the new associates are provided the appropriate support during their onboarding experience.
Identify trends and areas for improvement with information gained from the onboarding program, exit interviews, associate feedback, etc.
Identify and propose solutions to address local retention challenges in collaboration with your Area Human Resources Manager and District Manager.
Guide District team development through coaching leaders in people management, process, and functional associate development.
Coach supervisors and managers on the creation and follow through of impactful development plans and discussions for their associates.
Prepare documents and reports for district-level succession planning and quarterly talent review discussions.
Partner with location leaders to ensure associates receive and complete functional training.
Deliver new supervisor/manager onboarding to role training.
Facilitate just-in-time training and coaching of leaders during mid-year check-ins, annual performance reviews, and merit process.
Ensure technical training occurs consistently across the workforce.
Collaborate with all departments to identify and propose appropriate staffing levels based on analysis of growth trends, and workforce planning tools.
Provide staffing support to leadership by collaborating on recruiting efforts, including building local technical school, University & College partnerships.
Create a connection between the field recruiters and the District Manager to create and plan a recruiting strategy and prioritize efforts.
Proactively build relationships at locations that help support a positive culture and engaging environment.
Advises associates and management on the interpretation of human resources policies, programs, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Participates in investigations of associates concerns, prepares summaries, and collaborates with Area HR Manager on recommendations.
Supports Area HR Managers in partnering with Labor Relations, conducting location risk assessments, and reinforcing the goals of Positive Associate Relations training.
Remains aware of employment laws applicable to locations, including but not limited to state and local paid sick leave laws.
Effectively communicates and follows up to maintain required legal compliance through regular analysis and ensures consistent practices are followed according to Penske policies.
Ensures all company and legally mandated training obligations are met including Harassment Prevention, Reasonable Suspicion and Workplace Violence.
Escalates compensation issues to the Area HR Manager and works with centralized compensation to enact plans to address.
PARTNER WITH SPECIALIZED, DEDICATED CORPORATE RESOURCES FOR ISSUES SUCH AS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION, LEAVE OF ABSENCE, ACCOMMODATIONS, BENEFITS, UNEMPLOYMENT, WORKERS COMPENSATION, AND SAFETY.
LEADS THE INTEGRATION, EXECUTION AND FOLLOW-UP NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY ASSIMILATE NEW ASSOCIATES INTO OUR CULTURE.
PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT OF THE INTEGRATION PROCESS WITH CONSISTENT ONSITE MEETINGS, ONBOARDING, STAFFING, TRAINING, ETC.
Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role (generalist, specialist, recruiting) required, or relevant field operations experience will be considered for internal candidates with at least 3 years of demonstrated success with Penske.
Bachelor’s degree required.
SHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferred (i.e., PHR, SHRM-CP).
Some knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues preferred (additional knowledge may be required in certain states, such as CA, MA, WA, OR etc.).
Demonstrated presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities; ability to clearly communicate compelling messages.
Ability to collect, compile, and analyze information and data.
Establish and maintain working relationships.
Must possess a high-level of honesty, integrity, and ethics.
Skilled operation of variety of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have a basic understanding of enterprise wide HRIS systems.
Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel as necessary.
Ability to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required.
Requirements
Complete Penske employment application.
Submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.