Director, HR Business Partner (ONE)

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 a Director, HR Business Partner:

Function as the key HR Leadership Partner to store General Managers and other store leadership to ensure strong business outcomes via effective talent, culture and leadership practices. Key responsibilities include:

• Internal people management coach for store leadership for assigned stores
• Working with General Managers and the talent team(s), effectively develop future leadership talent for current store succession, and future store growth
• Utilizing the employee experience pulse surveying data and insights to better enable the exceptional execution of the Baxter Employee Experience Model within the assigned stores
• In partnership with other HR Business Partners, lead the employment practices team including policy and handbook updates, associated management training and strong execution of employment related processes within the stores as well as effective handling of employee relations issues.
• In partnership with other HR leaders, effectively lead group-wide talent acquisition positions and provide direction, coaching and support to store-based talent acquisition roles
• In partnership with other HR leaders, implement the group multi-channel leadership development model within the stores
• Effectively implement the group provided tools, resources, training, etc. focused on execution of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strategies.

Key Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of modern, innovative HR models, tools, practices, platforms and approaches
• Ability to effectively lead and continually develop a strong HR team and be an effective member of the HR Leadership team
• Knowledge of EEO and ERISA laws and regulations
• 10+ years of business operational and/or HR leadership experience beneficial – especially with executive-level leadership
• Ability to effectively interact and engage with all levels of roles from operational and client-facing roles within the stores to senior-level executives including store general managers
• A positive approach and team-first mindset where you are a great, collaborative, and supportive teammate
• Forward-thinking, progressive, and dynamic – always focused on continuous improvement and individual and team growth and development
• Being curious, agile, and having a desire to embrace new experiences
• Strong communication skills including having a welcoming approach, good listening skills, and being empathic

Additional Qualifications:

• 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
• Flexible Work Schedule: Including possible hybrid schedule
• 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
• Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
• Extensive Employee Discounts: Vehicle purchases, parts, service, hotels, travel, and more
• 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 20 dealerships and represents eight of the nation's top automotive brands, including Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Subaru, and Mercedes-Benz.

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.