Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!
Ken Garff Automotive Group is currently looking for a Human Resources Generalist that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork. This position manages all local Human Resource activities in support of the listening center (call center) assigned to include execution of HR strategies, policies and practices that contribute to positive business results. In addition, is a leader for positive employee experiences and culture.
Looking for:
- Interested in people, building relationships and working with and through others
- Friendly and cooperative demeanor with an efficient, precise work ethic
- Proven ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects
- Ability to influence leaders through outstanding communication
- Ability to adapt and lead change efforts
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least 3-5 years of HR generalist/business partner experience; preference for large company and/or retail environment with both hourly and salary employees
- PHR Certification a plus
- Workday experience a plus or similar HRIS with basic data input, running reports, and analyzing data
Why you’ll love working with us:
- Competitive compensation package and 401k with company match
- Time Off, plus holidays, plus a Personal Purpose Day
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, AD&D and Life Insurance
- Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, Wellness Plan, Mental Health Support, Diabetes Management Program, and Parental Leave Stipend
- Year-end bonus program for ALL employees (Garff Giveback)
- Employee discounts on vehicle purchase, parts, service and more!
What you’ll do as a Human Resources Generalist:
- Be recognized as a sound business partner with the GM(s) and other managers in your dealerships to influence KPIs, employee recognition, and employee career growth
- Lead and influence dealership managers to align culture, employee performance, and initiatives with the values and policies of Ken Garff
- Be knowledgeable with employment law, Ken Garff polices, and employment practices and partner with Regional HR
- Ensure all new hires have a positive onboarding experience
- Be proficient with benefits to answer questions, provide accurate information and facilitate new hire enrollment
- Facilitate absences and leaves, including FMLA, for each employee using the company leave vendor and established processes
- Help establish and maintain manager and employee connections
At first glance, there’s nothing remarkable at Ken Garff. Our uniforms aren’t flashy, and our buildings look a lot like the competition. You may not see it right at first, but if you listen you’ll hear. Because listening isn’t just something we do; it’s part of who we are. It’s how we show that what we absolutely value the most (far more than buildings, uniforms or cars) is our people. And we thrive on treating them right. We listen because we believe listening matters. We’re just different that way.
Will you join us as a new Human Resources Generalist? Will you throw your energy and focus behind what we’re doing? Will you live our values and do things differently than you’ve ever done them? Will you listen and build trust and foster relationships? This organization, that started as an idea by a man named Ken Garff way back in 1932, needs one thing to keep its vision intact and its purpose of reinventing an industry moving forward. It needs you.
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What We Do
Ken Garff founded his business in 1932 upon the principles of honesty, integrity, personalized customer service, and being a good corporate citizen. Today, Ken Garff has more than 50 locations throughout Utah, Texas, Iowa, Nevada, Michigan, and California.
To distinguish and strategically position its dealerships, Ken Garff recently retooled its brand. The need for this retooling was driven by an evolving market place and super-savvy customers wanting a different car-buying experience, including more transparency and a higher level of trust. These changes were built around the new brand slogan, "We Hear You."
Despite the company's growth and changes within a challenging market place, Ken Garff is going to great lengths to keep alive and well the principles upon which Ken founded the company, of providing an unsurpassed experience for every customer, every time.
Ken Garff believes in giving back to the communities in which it serves. Since Ken founded his business over 81 years ago, the company has given millions of dollars and thousands of hours to schools, charities and community organizations.
Why Work for Ken Garff?
Ken Garff recognizes the importance of a benefit program that provides protection to our employees and their families. A comprehensive benefits program has been created to fulfill a wide range of needs.
Benefits available to employees include:
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical , Dental and Vision
• 401K Plan with Company match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• Year-end bonus program for all employees
• Personal Wellness Plan
• GarffCare Roadside Assistance Program
• Discounts on Parts and Service and More!
Ken Garff is an Equal Opportunity Employer
((We Hear You))
