HR Director

Start your career with one of Oklahoma’s premier family-owned automotive groups. Bill Knight Automotive represents award-winning dealerships across the state, including Bill Knight Ford (Tulsa), Bill Knight Ford of Stillwater, Bill Knight Ford of Bartlesville, Bill Knight Ford of Vinita, Bill Knight Lincoln, Volvo Cars of Tulsa, and Bill Knight Mitsubishi. With over 300 team members and a culture built on integrity, growth, and long-term careers, there’s no better place to build your future.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager will lead and manage HR operations across six dealership locations with approximately 300 employees. This role ensures compliance with employment laws, manages recruitment and retention, oversees benefits and payroll administration, and develops policies and processes that support organizational growth. The HR Manager will serve as a strategic partner to leadership and a resource to employees, fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices for consistency across all locations.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and development.

Recruitment & Staffing

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and orientation processes.
• Partner with department managers to forecast staffing needs.
• Establish consistent hiring practices across all locations.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, etc.).
• Investigate workplace concerns and recommend corrective action.

Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll

• Administer and evaluate employee benefit programs (health insurance, retirement, leave policies).
• Oversee payroll accuracy and compliance, in coordination with accounting/finance.
• Benchmark compensation to remain competitive in the market.

Training & Development

• Develop training programs for managers on performance management, compliance, and leadership skills.
• Coordinate employee training to improve skills, compliance awareness, and career growth.

Culture & Engagement

• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Coordinate employee engagement programs, recognition, and feedback systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years progressive HR experience, preferably in multi-location environments.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred.