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Maguire Family of Dealerships is seeking an HR Generalist to join the team at the Corporate Headquarters in Ithaca, NY.

Job Summary: The Human Resources Generalist develops, implements, and administers all HR policies and procedures. This position will provide leadership, planning, and oversight of all HR programs and ensure that the programs support and reflect the company’s strategic objectives. This position partners closely with leadership, makes recommendations regarding a broad range of staffing and personnel matters, and executes accordingly.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties as assigned)

Provide professional human resource support in a variety of areas to include employment, employee relations, benefits, compensation, and training.
Assist Payroll and Benefits Specialist with benefits administration, leave administration and unemployment on an as needed basis.
Assist HR and Payroll Assistant with processing onboarding and off-boarding paperwork, recording changes in job classifications, salary increases, etc.
Oversee the Company’s talent acquisition strategy in concert with each Dealership. Consult and develop the management team to utilize a variety of recruiting channels to creatively source top talent in support of the organization’s growth.
Provide staffing support to all departments on successfully recruiting qualified candidates for open positions, as well as coordinate pre-employment testing such as background checks and drug testing.
Maintain HR documentation and records, including employee personnel files, medical files, and I-9’s.
Develop and implement human resource policies, update Company Employee Handbook, as well as support key HR initiatives across all locations.
Maintain ownership of HR processes. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) with internal controls.
Identify and handle employee relations issues quickly and decisively while exercising strong judgment and discretion and partnering with other stakeholders as appropriate. Lead internal investigations when appropriate.
Coach, counsel, and guide employees and managers through any employee related issues, balancing organizational and individual needs.
Develop and/or implement management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, and sexual harassment, etc.
Knowledgeable on compensation and benefit regulations and maintain a proactive and positive relationship with broker, insurance vendors, and other external partners.
Maintain an effective performance management program that meets the desired culture at Maguire Family of Dealerships.
Keep abreast of existing and new employee relations laws and policies to assure clarity of interpretation and compliance with all laws and regulations governing employment.
Work with the leadership team to promote corporate values and culture.
Additional duties as needed and assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in human resource management, Business Administration or related field required
At least three to five years of Human Resources experience
Certification in Human Resources preferred (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP and/or PHR/SPHR) or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment
Basic understanding of the automobile business desired
Current knowledge of State and Federal employment law, including experience with practical application and interpretation of employment law
Combination of education and experience will be considered

Additional Requirements:

Valid New York State Driver License

Location:

Ithaca, NY Corporate Headquarters with travel to other dealerships including the Syracuse, NY markets

Required Skills and Attributes:

A strategic approach to HR with a demonstrated history of aligning a company's HR policies with its business objectives
Knowledge of all aspects of HR including talent acquisition and retention, HR risk and compliance, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, organizational development, workforce planning, employee learning and development, conflict resolution, coaching and facilitation
Problem analysis and resolution at both strategic and functional levels
Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to understand and handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to prioritize and organize work in a multitasked environment
Outstanding verbal presentation and facilitation skills
Must have the ability to conduct training
Must have the ability to act and perform exemplary work independently
Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multiple business partners at all levels
Must be able to successfully and positively engage employees
Must have the ability to conduct employee investigations when needed

Pay: $22 to $25 hourly

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Francis Loiacono, CFO at [email protected] for immediate consideration.

Senior Manager Human Resources #21-028

Syracuse, NY

Job Description

Are you looking for a role that will showcase your strong skills in employee relations, employee development and performance management, workforce planning, recruiting, and training? Advance Local, one of the largest media groups in the United States, is seeking a Senior Manager Human Resources to partner with local leadership to align Human Resources programs with business objectives and local needs and activities.

In this position as Senior Manager Human Resources, you will:

implement the company's HR initiatives within one market, partnering with leadership to align initiatives with business objectives and local needs and activities.
mediate employee relations issues for resolution, appropriately raising issues for additional guidance.
locally implement and oversee the company's performance management program, including communication, performance review process, system and resulting pay actions.
be responsible for local compensation administration, recruitment, and training for business unit as needed.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Minimum of 7 years Human Resources experience, with 2 years management experience

Professional HR certification preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a combination of education and experience

Experience implementing HR strategy and initiatives in alignment with business strategy

Ability to understand the business and communicate in terms of business results

Experience in recognizing and handling and/or appropriately escalating employee relations issues

Ability to develop partnerships with network of stakeholders throughout the market

Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local employment laws and regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, flexible holidays and parental leave as well as options for your healthcare.

Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 58+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com.

Advance Local Media includes MLive Media Group, Advance Ohio, Alabama Media Group, NJ Advance Media, Advance Media NY, MassLive Media, Oregonian Media Group, Staten Island Media Group, ZeroSum, The Alpha Group, Headline Studio, PA Media Group, and our Enterprise Digital Innovation team.

Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

Maguire Family of Dealerships is seeking an HR Generalist to join the team at the Corporate Headquarters in Ithaca, NY.

Senior Manager Human Resources #21-028

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