Human Resources Generalist

MEI Group USA has been reshaping the way people live and work for more than 40 years. Founded in 1992 our privately-owned firm has grown from a single automotive dealership to a nationally recognized enterprise with a global footprint. We operate in diverse sectors including automotive dealerships, automotive finance, fintech, technology, insurance, and real estate.

Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, with offices across the US, our influence spans the nation, marked by a commitment to innovation, performance, and consistently exceeding expectations. Our success comes from delivering superior products and services, earning the trust of thousands of customers. We invite you to explore MEI’s transformative impact, where our focus on people, customers, and community building is forging a future that defies limitations.

The Human Resources Generalist at MEI Group plays a key role in supporting the organization’s people operations by driving effective policy development, compliance, process improvements, and employee engagement initiatives. This role supports multi-state HR activities, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal and state labor laws while contributing to MEI Group’s culture, values, and overall organizational effectiveness. The HR Generalist will help build HR policies and procedures from the ground up, maintain accurate HRIS records, support onboarding, and employee engagement efforts, and assist managers with HR-related guidance, performance processes, and day-to-day employee needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the employee handbook and basic HR policies, ensuring compliance with state requirements.
• Assist with creating and organizing HR procedures and documentation.
• Support employee onboarding, orientation, and general HR communications.
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities and company initiatives.
• Maintain HRIS records (Paycom preferred), ensuring accurate employee data and updates.
• Assist with generating basic HR reports and keeping HR files organized and compliant.
• Provide day-to-day support to managers and employees on HR policies and general questions.
• Assist with employee relations tasks by gathering information and escalating issues when needed.
• Support the performance review process by collecting forms, tracking deadlines, and communicating updates.
• Assist with administering employee benefits and answering employee questions when appropriate.
• Help with training coordination, development activities, and scheduling.
• Participate in process improvements and ad-hoc HR projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PHR or SPHR certification (bonus).
• 2–3 years of HR experience in a generalist or HR support role.
• Experience using an HRIS system (Paycom preferred).
• Basic understanding of multi-state labor laws and HR compliance.
• Strong communication and employee support skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).