Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Anticipated Application Deadline: 7/6/2024

Do you want to help transform the auto industry? Come let Baxter Auto show you just how Remarkable you can be!

At Baxter , we are challenging the norm when it comes to both the car-buying process and the employee experience. As a Baxter teammate, you are part of a growing company that strives for an inclusive culture, which is why we need you!

We value individuals who:

• Make it matter through being a caring team member.
• Are authentic and communicate with transparency and kindness.
• Welcome differences by seeking, listening, and learning from diverse perspectives.

At Baxter we encourage and support career development, job opportunities across multiple professions, an inclusive culture where everyone is a leader (from entry level up to general management), encouragement to be your authentic self, and an almost obsessive focus on the employee and guest experience. Combine that with market-leading benefits offerings and opportunities across multiple states, and we think you’ll agree that YOU BELONG AT BAXTER!

Your Purpose as the Employee Relations Manager:

The Employee Relations Manager plays a vital role in providing leadership with directing, developing, implementing, and executing complex HR/Employee Relations functions relative to applicable policies, procedures, and laws.

In this role you will:

• Build strong relationships with General Managers, Store Leaders, and employees at all levels.
• Develop the Store Leader’s ability to properly handle employee issues including performance management, investigations, disciplinary processes, and HR procedures.
• Manage all leave of absence processes including FMLA, ADA, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Worker’s Compensation
• Provide training on various employee-related topics to ensure adherence to compliance policies.
• Maintain and expand a trusting, collaborative work environment for all employees to help advocate employee satisfaction and execute results on business objectives.
• Formally respond to sensitive concerns and allegations by conducting internal investigations into allegations of misconduct, poor performance, and violations of the Company’s internal policies.
• Reduce risk by developing/adopting policies, procedures, and programs to promote fair and efficient business decisions

We are looking for someone who:

• Understands HR industry trends and has the ability to interpret related legislation to ensure compliance of organizational programs and policies
• Is collaborative with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Has an authentic ability to gain credibility and trust with employees across all levels of the company
• Can maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive company information in a highly discreet, professional, and appropriate manner.
• Embodies Baxter Auto’s Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Mindsets.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• At least 5 years of complex employee relations experience with emphasis on conflict resolution and investigations
• Knowledge of EEO, FMLA, ADA, work comp., and ERISA law regulations

Additional Qualifications:

• PHR and/or SPHR certification is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field preferred
• Ability to travel to assigned store locations
• Demonstrated experience with constructive conflict management, resolution, and analysis
• Working knowledge of all Employee Relations laws and investigation claims at all levels of the company.
• Ability to use sound judgment and decision-making while working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration and communication capabilities and skillsets to develop and effectively maintain partnerships internally and externally
• Adaptable and agile to quickly learn new and changing technologies and processes
• Excellent time management, detail orientation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A team-first always perspective with a desire to win together attitude.
• An innate desire to help others in all ways possible.
• Dedicated to creating meaningful outcomes in everything you do.
• Welcomes difference by seeking, listening, and learning from diverse perspectives.
• Authentically communicates with transparency, empathy, and kindness.
• Forever curious and motivated by a passion for continuous improvement.

Your Well-Being:

• Competitive Pay: $110,000-130,000 (including base salary + discretionary bonus opportunity)
• Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Market-leading medical plans including PPO, HSA, and FSA options; Multiple Dental (includes orthodontics) and Vision plans; Varying Vacation and Sick Leave available Day 1; 4 Week-Paid Parental Leave available Day 1; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 1 year and immediate eligibility at age 18; Short- and Long-Term Disability options; Accident and Critical Illness Plans; Basic Life, Pet, Legal, & Identity Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule consisting of both work-from-home and in-office days each week
• Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
• Extensive Employee Discounts: Vehicle purchases, parts, service, hotels, travel, and more
• Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical automotive degrees
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day

Baxter Auto Group

Baxter Auto Group is one of the nation's leading automotive retail groups, serving the communities of Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska; Kansas City, Kansas; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Madison, Wisconsin. The company operates 21 dealerships and represents nine of the nation's top automotive brands, including Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, and Infiniti.

Baxter Auto believes its exceptional employees truly distinguish the company in the marketplace. It continually invests in maintaining a remarkable employee experience, including industry-leading benefits, a flexible work-life balance, and an experience centered around four key pillars: purpose, growth, well-being, and belonging.

Employment with Baxter is contingent upon applicants’ successful completion of the background check process and drug screening test. Baxter embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. In addition, Baxter will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable or limited in your ability to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at (531) 365-3165, option #1 to request accommodation.

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