Human Resources Director

Description

Human Resources Director

Mike Calvert Ford | Powered by Vaughan Automotive

People Matter. Results Follow.

Location: Houston, TX

About Mike Calvert Ford

Mike Calvert Ford is the newest addition to Vaughan Automotive — one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country. As a new dealership joining an established, high-volume group, Mike Calvert Ford offers a rare opportunity to help build a winning culture from the ground up while backed by the resources, systems, and leadership of an already-proven organization. We're known for our commitment to our people, our guests, and our community, and as part of the Vaughan Automotive family, we operate with a culture of excellence, integrity, and growth.

We're seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Director to lead the HR function at our dealership. The ideal candidate will set HR strategy and policy, oversee the HR team, and serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership on all people-related matters. This position requires strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive and high-stakes employee matters with discretion.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Employee Relations:

Set the overall HR strategy for the dealership in alignment with Vaughan Automotive's mission and goals
Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team, including HR Generalists and support staff
Oversee employee relations at a dealership-wide level, resolving escalated conflicts and complex investigations
Advise management and executive leadership on performance management, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning
Support management in developing and retaining top talent across all departments
Compliance & Policy:

Own compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across the dealership
Design, implement, and continuously improve HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals
Lead contract negotiations and ensure labor law compliance in partnership with ownership
Oversee maintenance of accurate and confidential employee records and audit HR practices for compliance
Benefits & Leave Administration:

Direct oversight of benefits administration and enrollment processes
Oversee unemployment claims, workers' compensation, and leave administration programs
Serve as the escalation point for complex employee benefits matters
Recruitment & Onboarding:

Set strategy for recruitment, employee orientation, and onboarding to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the company culture
Oversee use of HR software tools like Paylocity for recruitment and employee recordkeeping
Partner with hiring managers and department leaders on workforce planning and recruitment strategy

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Employee vehicle discounts
Supportive, family-owned company culture

Requirements
Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree a plus
7+ years of progressive human resources experience, including prior HR leadership or management experience
Demonstrated success leading employee relations, performance management, compliance, and benefits administration at scale
Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and interact effectively at all levels of the organization, including ownership and executive leadership
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
A proactive, strategic approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion

Preferred

Familiarity with HR software systems such as Paylocity, Paychex, or Paycom is highly desirable
Automotive dealership HR leadership experience
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus