Director of Human Resources - Amarillo, TX

WHO WE ARE

Bruckner Truck & Equipment is one of the largest family-owned semi truck dealerships in the United States. We currently operate in 40+ locations across 11 states, and we have over 1,500 team members.

• Bruckner’s is more than just a place selling parts and working on trucks
• We are an essential business delivering solutions to transportation providers – the backbone of everyday life as we know it
• We contribute to our local communities
• We care about our people

OUR CORE VALUES

1. We act with Honesty and Integrity.
2. We value our people and communities.
3. We are customer focused.
4. We do what it takes.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Excellent health, dental and vision plans
• Investments in Training & Development
• Generous 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership (every employee earns shares and has ownership interest in the Bruckner’s organization)
• Technician Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Family and Team Oriented Environment
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Engaging and Challenging Assignments
• Drug free workplace

JOB SUMMARY

As a key member of the Executive Leadership team, the Director of Human Resources will report to the President and assume a strategic role in the overall direction of the company. As a leader of people, this position must lead by example, develop an engaged team that is committed to providing the highest level of customer service and promoting our organization as the dealership and employer of choice. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the day-to-day responsibility for leading, planning, implementing, managing and controlling all HR-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for hiring, developing, engaging and managing the human resources team, strategic planning, risk management, brokered services, and relationships with third-party vendors.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Planning

• Take a supportive position in formulating the company's future direction and provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities relating to workforce management.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership Team to align HR strategies with the company’s overall strategic business plans.
• Develop and implement HR performance measures, metrics, scorecards that align with the company's strategic direction and operational objectives.
• Work with the Executive Leadership Team to develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of the company.
• Work with the Executive Leadership Team to establish a sound management succession plan that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.

Operations

• Participate in decisions making process as a member of the executive leadership team
• Maintain a high level of communication with the members of the accounting team and the leaders of each functional areas of operation.
• Manage the day to day functions of human resources activities in conjunction with your supporting team.
• Participate in the acquisition process in conjunction with the President and associated due diligence, from a human resources standpoint.
• Manage any third-party relationships to which human resources have been outsourced.
• Implement HR best practices to optimize processes and achieve excellence in recruitment, talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Streamline HR operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in supporting the dealership's goals and objectives.
• Work in conjunction with the Executive Leadership Team on any personnel, legal, safety or policy issues that arise and resolve in a timely fashion as not to have any impact to ongoing operations.

Reporting

• Generate comprehensive HR reports and analytics to provide insights into workforce trends, performance metrics, and compliance status for informed decision-making.
• Oversee the timely and accurate filing of all HR-related compliance, and regulatory reports, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and company policies.
• Facilitate the reporting of the statistical results of benefits performance along with quotes for renewals.
• Facilitate the reporting of the Worker’s Compensation modification rate and the financial effects on the business.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate HR-related risks, including those related to employment law, regulatory compliance, and workforce management.
• Maintain documentation and monitoring of all HR-related legal issues, ensuring proactive management and resolution to minimize potential liabilities.
• Manage the new hire and annual human resource compliance training.
• Ensure HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and industry-specific requirements through robust policies, procedures, and controls.
• Develop and implement internal HR controls and audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards across all dealership branches.
• Maintain relationships with our external auditors, investigate their findings and make recommendations as needed for corrective action.

Leadership Development

• Inspire trust by being a credible leader that follows our Core Values.
• Create vision by clearly defining where your team is going and how they are going to get there.
• Coach and mentor by investing in each person on your team to improve performance, solve problems and grow their careers.
• Foster a positive work environment by establishing shared ownership for results, developing members to their fullest potential and making work interesting and enjoyable.
• Recognize and reward by acknowledging the efforts and accomplishments of team members, ensuring they feel valued and know how their contributions are making a difference to customers, the community and the organization.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• A degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or other related field required, Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Human Resource accreditation such as PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SHRM SCP preferred
• An experienced leader and HR executive with appropriate industry experience, preferably with commercial truck dealership experience.

Competencies

• An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.
• A well organized and self-directed individual who is "politically savvy" and a team player.
• An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor.
• An excellent negotiator who is experienced in contracts. A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in systems.

Travel

• This position requires moderate travel 15 to 30%

MEASURES

• Meeting Core Values
• Performance Reviews
• Meeting your specific department/individual goals
• Complete all tasks assigned by the President

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Regularly required to sit; talk and hear, use hands to type, file, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk, lift, carry and move light to medium weight. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and learn technical information.
• Light lifting is required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects.

Bruckner Truck Sales is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

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