Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Nextran Truck Centers | South Florida Region

Primary Location: Miami, FL

Territory Supported: Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: General Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Role

Nextran Truck Centers is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support our South Florida operations, with a primary work location in Miami, Florida and responsibility for supporting our Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale locations with approximately 125 employees.

This is a hands-on, onsite HR leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the business, building strong relationships with operational leaders, and supporting employees in a fast-paced, skilled-trade environment. The HR Business Partner will serve as the primary HR resource for the South Florida region, partnering with management and employees to support talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, performance management, benefits, compensation, communication, and workforce planning.

The ideal candidate is a practical, business-minded HR professional who can work independently, build credibility with leaders and employees, and balance compliance with real-world operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Human Resources Business Partner will:

• Partner with regional leadership and management teams across Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale to understand business needs, employee issues, staffing challenges, and operational priorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Corporate HR and the South Florida region, ensuring HR programs, communications, and initiatives are implemented effectively.
• Operate with the independence and judgment needed to function as a regional HR resource and “department of one” when supporting local operations.
• Lead and support recruiting efforts for regional roles, with a focus on attracting and hiring high-quality talent in a skilled labor and dealership environment.
• Partner with managers through the hiring and onboarding process to ensure a strong new-hire experience.
• Support HRIS and payroll-related processes through UKG, including updating employee information and ensuring timely, accurate HR transactions.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment questions and direct them to appropriate resources when needed.
• Partner with managers to address employee relations matters, including coaching, counseling, documentation, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct thorough and objective workplace investigations when appropriate.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to managers, including support with disciplinary action, employee development, goal setting, performance reviews, and coaching conversations.
• Maintain working knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements that impact day-to-day employee management, including applicable federal and state employment laws and DOT-related compliance.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to managers and employees.
• Work closely with leadership to improve employee relations, morale, productivity, retention, and the overall employee experience.
• Analyze HR trends and metrics in partnership with the broader HR team to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Provide input and support related to workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Participate in the evaluation and follow-up of training programs to ensure objectives are met.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be a strong HR generalist with the ability to move comfortably between strategic partnership and hands-on execution. This role requires someone who can earn trust quickly, communicate clearly, and support both managers and employees in an operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish)
• Experience working in a decentralized, privately held organization strongly preferred.
• Background in logistics, supply chain, transportation, dealership operations, skilled trades, or a similar operational environment preferred.
• Strong business acumen, including the ability to understand business operations and read a P&L statement.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including:
• Employee relations
• Recruiting and onboarding
• Compensation practices
• Performance management
• Organizational development
• Benefits administration
• Employment law compliance
• Prior experience with UKG, ClearCompany, or similar HRIS/ATS platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated success recruiting and hiring strong talent, particularly skilled labor or operational employees.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to influence and work cross-functionally with leaders, managers, employees, and Corporate HR.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, hands-on business environment.
• Credible with both leadership and frontline employees.
• Practical, solutions-oriented, and willing to be present in the operation.
• Strong in employee relations, investigations, and manager coaching.
• Able to balance policy, compliance, and business realities.
• Experienced supporting skilled labor, field-based, dealership, logistics, or transportation teams.
• Capable of working independently while staying aligned with Corporate HR.
• Proactive, organized, and able to anticipate issues before they escalate.

Why Join Nextran Truck Centers?

Nextran Truck Centers is a growing dealership organization with a strong family-oriented culture and a commitment to supporting employees, customers, and business performance. With over 30 locations across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado and Wyoming, Nextran provides world-class truck service, parts, and accessories to support customers’ transportation and fleet needs. More information about Nextran Truck Centers can be found at www.nextranusa.com. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the South Florida region by partnering directly with business leaders and employees in an essential industry.

For an HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and wants to play a visible role in supporting people, operations, and growth, this is an excellent opportunity.

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