Sollecito Auto Group HR Director

Sollecito Auto Group HR Director

Location: Hybrid (Travel required across 5 stores, Lower Fairfield County CT, Bedford Hills NY, and Valley Stream NY)

Reports To: CFO

Salary Range: $150,000 – $190,000

Travel Reimbursement Package: Auto allowance included

About Us

For more than 40 years, our family-owned automotive group has been a trusted leader across Nassau County, Westchester County, and Lower Connecticut. We pride ourselves on a workplace built on integrity, strong customer service, and long-term team development. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a strategic, hands-on HR Director to guide our people strategy, support our multi-location operations, and help strengthen the culture that has driven our success.

Position Overview

The HR Director will serve as a key business partner to leadership and employees, overseeing all human resources functions across several locations. This hybrid role requires regular on-site presence and travel between our Connecticut stores, Bedford Hills, and Valley Stream. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-focused, highly knowledgeable in HR best practices, and comfortable leading both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Oversee all employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, documentation, and disciplinary actions across all locations.
• Coach and train managers on performance management, effective communication, documentation standards, and HR-compliant practices.
• Lead ongoing performance management cycles and ensure clear accountability, KPIs, and expectations.
• Enhance company culture, internal communications, and engagement initiatives to support retention and team cohesion.
• Guide organizational change efforts in support of evolving business goals.

Compliance, Policy Management & Legal

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop, maintain, and update employee handbooks, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee mandatory safety training, harassment prevention training, and other compliance-driven programs.
• Partner with legal counsel to mitigate risk and ensure proper handling of complex or sensitive HR matters.
• Monitor emerging employment legislation to ensure policies remain current and compliant.

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee compensation structures including base pay, bonus plans, and commission programs across departments.
• Administer health benefits, assist with employee inquiries, and manage annual open enrollment.
• Manage 401(k) plan administration, PTO policies, and all leave-of-absence programs.
• Direct Workers’ Compensation claims, reporting, and compliance.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment strategies, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for multiple locations.
• Develop long-term workforce planning, succession strategies, and talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast staffing needs and align talent strategies with business objectives.
• Work closely with ownership and finance teams to ensure staffing aligns with payroll budgets and operational requirements.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of progressive human resources experience, including 3–5 years in an HR leadership role.
• Proven experience supporting multi-location or multi-unit operations.
• Automotive dealership or similar high-volume, multi-unit industry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, investigations, compliance, and HR operations.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws across NY and CT.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate, influence, and build relationships at all levels.
• Ability to travel frequently across assigned locations as part of the hybrid schedule.