Human Resources Specialist - Automotive Technician Development 

Bergstrom Automotive Headquarters - Neenah

At Bergstrom Automotive, we’re proud to be Wisconsin’s largest dealership, setting the standard for exceptional guest experiences. Our team is driven by innovation, integrity, and a dedication to fostering growth and success for our team members. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding service and growing your career, Bergstrom is the place for you!
 

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled HR Specialist to join our team as an Automotive Technician Development Program Manager. This role is crucial for our efforts in recruiting, developing, and retaining top automotive technician talent. You will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with high schools and technical colleges to develop a pipeline of future technicians. You will manage our youth apprenticeship and student technician programs and will be the lead for all automotive technician recruitment events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the automotive industry and a proven ability to build relationships, manage programs, and drive recruitment initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full life cycle of our automotive technician student development program, from recruitment to onboarding and ongoing development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local high schools and technical colleges.
• Oversee and manage the Youth Apprentice Program in partnership with local high schools.
• Oversee and manage the Technician Student Program in partnership with technical colleges.
• Lead all automotive technician recruitment events, including career fairs, school visits, and open houses.
• Recruit automotive technicians from a variety of sources, including high school and technical college programs.
• Track key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and development initiatives (e.g., student retention, program completion rates, successful placements), analyze data, and develop improvement strategies.
• Partner with service managers and department heads to ensure the success of the technician development programs and to promote engagement within their teams.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - 100% in office (with local travel)
Salary range of $45,000 - $70,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred but not
  required.
• 2-5 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field, with a focus on recruitment, program management,
  or talent development preferred.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and manage successful recruitment or development programs.
• Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and HR compliance regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail) or similar HR software.
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and applicant tracking systems (ATS) is a plus.

Salary : $45,000 - $70,000