Human Resources Manager

At Steele Auto Group, our people drive our success. As one of Canada's largest automotive retailers, we are continuing to grow our presence in the United States and are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support our U.S. dealership operations.

Work at Steele is more than a job. It is an opportunity to inspire positive impact through every interaction, every vehicle, and every journey. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, because everything we do is driven by you. Your passion. Your purpose. Your potential.

If you are a strategic HR leader who enjoys developing people, partnering with business leaders, and building effective HR practices across multiple locations, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager will lead and support HR operations across multiple U.S. dealership locations, with a primary base at Steele Hyundai Kyle, located at 24795 I-35, Kyle, TX 78640.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will partner with dealership General Managers and operational leaders to develop and implement HR strategies, strengthen leadership capabilities, manage complex employee relations matters, and support recruitment and workforce planning.

You will also lead and develop the HR team, including providing guidance and support to the HR Administrator, while ensuring consistent, compliant, and effective HR practices across the business.

Compensation: Commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience
Location: Kyle, Texas, with regular travel to dealership locations across the United States
Travel: Significant travel required, including approximately 30%–50% or as business needs dictate

What You'll Do

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives, operational priorities, and organizational growth.
• Partner with General Managers and senior leaders across multiple dealership locations to provide practical, strategic HR guidance.
• Support workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Establish consistent HR practices, policies, and processes across U.S. operations while accounting for applicable state and federal requirements.
• Use HR metrics, workforce data, and business insights to identify opportunities for improvement and support informed decision-making.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Lead and advise on complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and progressive discipline.
• Provide guidance on applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements, with particular emphasis on Texas employment law.
• Support compliance with relevant employment standards, workplace safety requirements, and equal employment opportunity regulations.
• Develop and deliver training to strengthen management capability, workplace practices, and compliance awareness.
• Review and improve HR policies, procedures, and documentation to support consistency and reduce organizational risk.

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

• Oversee and support full-cycle recruitment across multiple dealerships, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Partner with dealership leaders and Talent Acquisition to develop recruitment strategies that address operational staffing needs.
• Use applicant tracking systems (ATS), human resources information systems (HRIS), and recruitment metrics to improve hiring effectiveness and reporting.
• Strengthen onboarding, retention, and employee engagement initiatives across dealership locations.

Compensation, Benefits, and HR Operations

• Support compensation planning, market wage analysis, and salary recommendations.
• Oversee employee benefit programs, annual benefit reviews, and 401(k) administration.
• Monitor payroll-related processes and reporting to support accuracy and compliance.
• Support performance evaluation processes and initiatives that promote accountability and employee development.

Team Leadership and Business Partnership

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team, including the HR Administrator.
• Build strong working relationships with dealership leaders and employees across multiple locations.
• Promote a high-performance, people-first culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Travel regularly to U.S. dealership locations to understand business needs, support leaders, and ensure effective HR execution.

What You'll Bring

• A degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including direct people management and team development.
• At least 2 years of experience working with Texas employment law and related HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting multiple locations, dealerships, business units, or other multi-site operations.
• Experience supporting an organization or business environment with approximately 300–500 employees.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, compensation, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals and operational performance.
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems (ATS), along with a strong understanding of talent acquisition processes.
• Proven ability to coach leaders, manage sensitive employee matters, influence stakeholders, and build strong working relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to dealership locations throughout the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is considered an asset.
• Experience in the automotive retail or dealership industry.
• Experience supporting multi-state U.S. operations and implementing HR programs across geographically dispersed teams.

Why Join Steele Auto Group?

At Steele Auto Group, we believe in investing in our people and creating opportunities for professional growth. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence HR strategy, develop leaders, and help shape the people practices supporting our growing U.S. operations.

We value collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we are looking for an HR leader who shares that commitment.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of Steele Auto Group's U.S. operations.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least five years of HR leadership experience, including direct people management?
• Do you have at least two years of experience applying Texas employment law and related compliance requirements?
• Have you supported HR operations across multiple locations and an organization of approximately 300–500 employees?

Work Location: In person