Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Stockton, CA.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll administration, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and terminations. This role is highly hands-on and requires strong knowledge of employment law, HR systems (Paycom), DOT compliance, benefits administration, and workplace safety. The HR Manager serves as a trusted partner to leadership, ensuring HR processes are compliant, efficient, and aligned with business operations in a regulated, safety-focused environment.

The HR Manager will be an integral part of the management team. We are looking for someone who has a desire to be a key leader and grow within our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage recruiting activities, including job postings, resume screening, interviews, and job descriptions
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding, including background checks, DOT compliance, payroll setup, benefits enrollment, and documentation
• Administer payroll through Paycom, including timecard review, PTO tracking, commissions, and garnishments
• Manage one Payroll Clerk
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Lead employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OSHA, DOT, workers compensation, and safety reporting requirements
• Manage benefits administration, annual open enrollment, insurance renewals, and employee education
• Maintain accurate personnel records, HR reporting, and company-wide communications
• Coordinate with IT, accounting, and operations on employee access, equipment, and property
• Support compensation planning, bonuses, training records, and workforce compliance initiatives
• Occasional travel required

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably as a senior HR Generalist or HR Manager
• SHRM certification preferred

• Experience in a dealership environment preferred (equipment, truck, automotive, or RV), with an understanding of sales, service, parts, and rental operations.
• Familiarity working across dealership teams, from leadership and management through technicians and mechanics.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate concisely within all levels of the organization
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, and HR compliance
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Paycom preferred)
• Ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and discretion
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; proven ability to manage projects proactively