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District Human Resources Manager - Salt Lake City
PenskeWest Valley City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Sept 2025
💰 $91,200/yr($67,600/yr – $91,200/yr)
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Position Summary
We are excited to launch a new position, District Human Resources Manager, to support our district field teams and collaborate with leadership to execute and implement human capital strategy. At Penske, we look for dedicated individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. If you have HR functional experience and skills, e.g., managing associate performance, leading difficult discussions, developing associates, ability to anticipate evolving business, we are interested in hearing from you, including if this experience was gained during time spent in a Penske operational role.
The District Human Resources Manager is a valued member of the Human Resources and Field Operations teams, reporting directly to the District Manager, with a dotted line to the Area Human Resources Manager who aligns with Field Operations and corporate HR. This position will be an important member of the District Leadership team supporting a district comprised of X number locations across a geography that includes (highlight a few key cities in the district).
In this role, you will collaborate with the District Leadership team to foster a culture of engagement where all associates feel supported to do their best work and enjoy a sense of pride and commitment. This role will tailor Regional human capital plans to enable an engaged workforce to meet the needs of customers. In this role, you will implement HR practices and processes that align with organizational initiatives across a defined District, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.
Major Responsibilities:
Retention and New Associate Experience • Administer and facilitate the District’s New Associate Experience onboarding program. • Lead, coach, and support the onboarding Ambassadors throughout the district. • Support and train managers to ensure the new associates are provided the appropriate support during their onboarding experience. • Identify trends and areas for improvement with information gained from the onboarding program, exit interviews, associate feedback, etc. • Identify and propose solutions to address local retention challenges in collaboration with your Area Human Resources Manager and District Manager.
Talent Management • Guide District team development through coaching leaders in people management, process, and functional associate development. • Coach supervisors and managers on the creation and follow through of impactful development plans and discussions for their associates. • Monitor development plans to ensure progress and escalate to District Manager if course correction is needed. • Prepare documents and reports for district-level succession planning and quarterly talent review discussions. • Execute on the Area training plan - Partner with location leaders to ensure associates receive and complete functional training. - Deliver new supervisor/manager onboarding to role training. - Facilitate just-in-time training and coaching of leaders during mid-year check-ins, annual performance reviews, and merit process. - Ensure technical training occurs consistently across the workforce.
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning • Collaborate with all departments to identify and propose appropriate staffing levels based on analysis of growth trends, and workforce planning tools. • Provides staffing support to leadership by collaborating on recruiting efforts, including building local technical school, University & College partnerships. • Create a connection between the field recruiters and the District Manager to create and plan a recruiting strategy and prioritize efforts.
Associate and Labor Relations • Proactively build relationships at locations that help support a positive culture and engaging environment. • Develop and sustain a workplace that mirrors our Employee Value Proposition through the following: - Advise associates and management on the interpretation of human resources policies, programs, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. - Participate in investigations of associates concerns, prepare summaries, and collaborate with Area HR Manager on recommendations. • Support Area HR Managers in partnering with Labor Relations, conducting location risk assessments, and reinforcing the goals of Positive Associate Relations training.
HR Expertise & Compliance • Remain aware of employment laws applicable to locations, including but not limited to state and local paid sick leave laws. • Effectively communicate and follow up to
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Salary: $67,600 - $91,200Major Responsibilities:
Retention and New Associate Experience • Administer and facilitate the District’s New Associate Experience onboarding program. • Lead, coach, and support the onboarding Ambassadors throughout the district. • Support and train managers to ensure the new associates are provided the appropriate support during their onboarding experience. • Identify trends and areas for improvement with information gained from the onboarding program, exit interviews, associate feedback, etc. • Identify and propose solutions to address local retention challenges in collaboration with your Area Human Resources Manager and District Manager.
Talent Management • Guide District team development through coaching leaders in people management, process, and functional associate development. • Coach supervisors and managers on the creation and follow through of impactful development plans and discussions for their associates. • Monitor development plans to ensure progress and escalate to District Manager if course correction is needed. • Prepare documents and reports for district-level succession planning and quarterly talent review discussions. • Execute on the Area training plan - Partner with location leaders to ensure associates receive and complete functional training. - Deliver new supervisor/manager onboarding to role training. - Facilitate just-in-time training and coaching of leaders during mid-year check-ins, annual performance reviews, and merit process. - Ensure technical training occurs consistently across the workforce.
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning • Collaborate with all departments to identify and propose appropriate staffing levels based on analysis of growth trends, and workforce planning tools. • Provides staffing support to leadership by collaborating on recruiting efforts, including building local technical school, University & College partnerships. • Create a connection between the field recruiters and the District Manager to create and plan a recruiting strategy and prioritize efforts.
Associate and Labor Relations • Proactively build relationships at locations that help support a positive culture and engaging environment. • Develop and sustain a workplace that mirrors our Employee Value Proposition through the following: - Advise associates and management on the interpretation of human resources policies, programs, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. - Participate in investigations of associates concerns, prepare summaries, and collaborate with Area HR Manager on recommendations. • Support Area HR Managers in partnering with Labor Relations, conducting location risk assessments, and reinforcing the goals of Positive Associate Relations training.
HR Expertise & Compliance • Remain aware of employment laws applicable to locations, including but not limited to state and local paid sick leave laws. • Effectively communicate and follow up to
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