At Durango Motor Company, we do things a little differently. We prioritize the guest experience above all else, offering a non-commissioned, open, and honest environment that supports our mission to provide the best in automotive sales, service, and collision repair. We are a team-driven organization that values individual accountability, professional growth, and employee satisfaction.
Role Overview
This Hiring & Engagement Coordinator supports the full employees’ life cycle-from recruiting and onboarding to engagement, while ensuring brand representation to our community. This role partners closely with department leaders to ensure positive employee experience.
Compensation
$20.00-$25.00 per hour depending on experience
What We Offer
Training & Growth – Paid hands-on training, career development, and clear advancement opportunities
Work-Life Balance – Flexible PTO, sick leave, holiday pay, volunteer time off
Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program, Anytime Fitness discount
Financial Perks – 401(k) with company match, Christmas Club savings/matching, annual boot allowance reimbursement, company uniforms, employee referral program
Discounts & Extras – Employee discounts on products/services, supportive team culture built on collaboration & learning
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Manage the full hiring process, including daily applications review, facility tours, and new-hire onboarding.
- Maintain job postings, assist walk-in applications, and coordinate staffing needs with management.
- Send daily hiring recap email and prepare monthly hiring reports.
- Conduct new hire- recap orientations and support ongoing onboarding touchpoint
Employee Engagement
- Plan and support recognition events, company celebrations, and non-profit partnerships.
- Organize bi-annual ESI (Employee Satisfaction Index) survey.
- Organize committee meetings and manage employee recognition nominations and awards.
- Contribute to employee culture initiatives and engagement activities.
Brand & Representation
- Representing the company at job fairs and local recruiting events.
- Manage uniform distribution, apparel inventory and business card orders.
- Maintain the company directory and support in-house employer branding and marketing content.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in recruiting, onboarding, or human resources coordination.
- Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with candidates, employees, and leadership.
- Knowledge of I-9 documentation.
- Event planning or employee engagement experience.
- Proficiency with HR platforms (e.g., Netchex, Hireology).
- Professionalism, dependability, discretion and strong relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to complete a pre-employment background check
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods (6+ hours)
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs comfortably
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, or stoop occasionally
Preferred Skills and Qualifications Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience in HR administration.
- Background in event planning or community engagement, or employer branding.
- Strong understanding of onboarding and employee retention best practices.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A proactive, people-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate balances strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail and takes pride in creating a supportive and engaging workplace culture.
Durango Motor Company is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Experience in recruiting, onboarding, or human resources coordination
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of OSHA standards, I-9 documentation, and safety or compliance procedures
- Event planning or employee engagement experience
- Proficiency with HR and compliance platforms such as Netchex and Comply Safety
- Professionalism, dependability, discretion, and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to complete a pre-employment background check
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of six or more hours
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, or stoop occasionally
- Experience in safety, compliance, or HR administration
- Background in event planning, community engagement, or employer branding
- Familiarity with cost-containment programs and insurance reporting
- Strong understanding of onboarding and employee retention best practices
What We Do
Durango Motor Company is a locally owned family-friendly automotive dealership in Durango, Colorado. They specialize in new and used sales for Ford, Lincoln, Kia, and Toyota vehicles, while providing comprehensive vehicle services including maintenance, body repair, and detailing. They are dedicated to creating a supportive work environment for their employees and delivering an exceptional, trust-based guest experience for their customers.
