Director - Human Resources Business Partner

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner serves as the HR leader for Holman’s Retail Automotive business in North Carolina. This role partners closely with senior leaders to align people strategy with business priorities—ensuring leaders have the talent, capabilities, and culture needed to win. You will act as a trusted advisor, translate business strategy into people solutions, and lead an HR team that delivers impact across talent, performance, and employee experience.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with business leaders as a strategic advisor, providing insight on organizational design, talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement.

• Translate business goals into HR strategies and operational plans in partnership with Corporate HR and Centers of Excellence (COEs).

• Assess and evolve HR practices to ensure alignment with company strategy, values, and legal standards.

HR Operations & Employee Relations

• Oversee all employee relations activities, providing counsel on complex and sensitive matters at all levels.

• Coach leaders on employment law, company policy, and effective people management to mitigate risk and maintain a positive employee climate.

• Monitor workforce sentiment and proactively address trends or concerns.

Collaboration with HR Centers of Expertise

• Leverage expertise from Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, Talent Management, and HR Technology & Analytics to deliver effective, integrated solutions.

• Partner with internal and external legal counsel on employment‑related matters.

People Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor HR team members within the business unit.

• Elevate HR capability by coaching leaders and managers on performance management, development, and feedback.

• Foster a high‑performing, inclusive HR team culture.

Culture & Values

• Serve as a visible ambassador of Holman’s values in all interactions with employees, candidates, and external partners.

• Help strengthen Holman’s reputation as an employer of choice.

What We’re Looking For:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent operational leadership experience).

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of employee relations, organizational development, performance management, and HR policy.

• Advanced understanding of employment law.

• Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in HR or a related field.

• SPHR or SHRM‑SCP certification (or equivalent).

• Experience supporting complex, multi‑site operations with multiple reporting layers.

Why Join Holman?

• High‑impact, visible leadership role.

• Opportunity to shape people strategy in a dynamic, results‑driven business.

• Collaborative HR organization with strong COE support.

• Values‑driven culture with a focus on long‑term growth and development.

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At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

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