Human Resources Business Partner - Fontana, CA

Who We Are:
Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG) is a premium commercial brand medium to heavy truck dealership that offers the full-service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians to service your vehicle, and on demand parts. Our goal is to be your one stop shop experts for all truckers, owner operators, fleets and companies. This coupled with our Leasing and Rental business and our Financial services business make VVG the leading Truck dealership.

What’s in it for You:
VVG is a fast paced and growing organization that is looking for candidates that are ready for a daily challenge and cannot wait to provide superior customer service both internally and externally. VVG offers fantastic Culture as well as competitive pay, 401K W/Match, Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture!

What You’ll Do:
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and leaders supporting designated client groups. The position formulates strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect business objectives. HRBP is responsible for leading, implementing and delivering HR initiatives and will act as a change agent. This role works collaboratively with management to lead strategic people priorities and solutions that accelerate the achievement of business plans through organizational effectiveness.

Job Duties:

• Act as a frontline thought partner to dedicated leaders on all aspects of the employee experience: full employee life cycle, talent onboarding, organizational architecture, change management, employee engagement initiatives, total rewards, performance management, career development, employee relations, off-boarding, etc.
• Own the employee experience through the implementation of robust organizational onboarding strategies (e.g., stay interviews, check-ins, focus groups, employee engagement surveys) that measure employee satisfaction and morale; analyze results and provide recommendations to management for action plans to improve culture and boost retention rates.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leadership (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions); work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Facilitate regular 9-Box exercises and aid in leadership-tool kit adoption to promote upward mobility, career pathing, and succession planning strategies to create strong internal bench strength for organizational leadership readiness.
• Partner with business leaders and dedicated client groups to determine the right organizational structure, compensation analysis, skill sets, and capabilities required to deliver strong internal/external equity as part of retention strategy.
• Facilitate compliance-based training locally to new and emerging leaders to help navigate the legal landscape of becoming a leader and proactively mitigate risk (e.g., wage and hour, coaching/counseling, IP/ADA process, LOA administration, investigations, and offboarding).
• Partner with dedicated client groups to consult and administer the LOA and IP/ADA process from beginning to end; in close partnership with benefit team, TPA, and local management with regional support of HR Generalist.
• Generate monthly HR metrics (e.g., FTE headcount, turnover, diversity, demographics, retention rate, critical touchpoints, promotional rates, LOA cases, etc.) and analyze trends in partnership with Sr. HR Leadership and client groups to solve challenges, develop solutions, create programs, and drive data-informed people strategies; facilitate monthly and/or quarterly client business review meetings.
• Assist in the facilitation of annual open enrollment for Company benefit plans; provide field assistance to employees with questions or concerns related to benefit programs; liaison between benefits team for complex inquiries.
• Implement local strategies that yield high user adoption rates for VVG University and ensure compliance based, technical and soft skills training is completed for all required client groups, on an ongoing basis; strong partnership with L&D on insights of leadership opportunities to ensure programs are evolving based off client needs.
• Interpret human resources policy to local management; ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of dedicated client groups in collaboration with Sr. HR Leadership.
• Interacts effectively, professionally, confidentially, and diplomatically in all employee relations, always projecting a professional image in keeping with Company goals and objectives while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Local travel to client group locations required; four days in office with optional one day remote

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 5 years of multi-location Human Resource experience.
• A bachelor's degree required; MBA or Masters in Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management is preferred.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional Human Resources (PHR) credentials are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; fluency in Spanish preferred. Strong understanding of Human Resources concepts, practices, programs, and methodologies.
• Strong ability to work as a team with a result driven approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-driven, analytical thinker with effective organizational and planning skills.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism while interfacing with all levels of the organization as a primary point of contact for the team.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass post offer drug test and background check.

Compensation:

• Base Pay: $100,000-$105,000/year (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Full-time role

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers:

• Fantastic Culture
• 401k match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance HSA & FSA
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Sick Leave
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events and training programs
• Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $100,000 - $105,000