What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Tom Wood Inc.?
Human Resources Manager – Job Description
Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager plays a key leadership role within the HR team, supporting day-to-day HR operations and strategic initiatives across our locations. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Human Resources, this position will oversee a team of 3 to 6 HR professionals.
This role balances hands-on HR execution with leadership and team development responsibilities. It is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and is passionate about employee engagement, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3–6 HR professionals to deliver high-quality service across the organization.
- Set goals, monitor performance, and provide ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the HR team.
HR Business Partnership
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, and staffing.
- Serve as a key liaison between corporate HR leadership and field operations.
Onboarding
- Guide and support the onboarding process to promote consistency and employee engagement.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Manage employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, and USERRA.
- Assist in the maintenance and consistent application of company policies and the employee handbook.
Performance & Development
- Support and oversee performance review cycles, coaching efforts, and disciplinary processes.
- Identify training needs and help drive employee development initiatives in collaboration with HR leadership.
HR Operations & Reporting
- Ensure accurate and compliant HR recordkeeping, including personnel files, HRIS data, and compliance documentation.
- Provide HR metrics and reporting to leadership to support data-informed decision-making.
Benefits:
- PTO & Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with Company Match
- Life
- Disability
- Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Career Advancement
- Wisely and Daily Pay
About Tom Wood Group
The Tom Wood Group is proud to be family-owned and locally operated for over 50 years. Since our start in 1967, the Tom Wood Group has grown outside of automotive to include many franchises with locations throughout the Midwest and New Zealand.
Core Values: Humbly Confident, Passionately Driven, Sincere Desire to Help Others, Uncompromising Integrity
Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background screening including a criminal background check, a review of motor vehicle record, verification of social security number, and passing a drug test at a certified testing facility. Tom Wood Group is an equal-opportunity employer.
