Join Our Team as an

HR Generalist:

Employee Experience! At Stew Hansen , a Ken Garff company, we believe that great businesses are built by great people. We're looking for a passionate, people-first HR Generalist who thrives on creating exceptional employee experiences and helping team members succeed every day. About the Role The HR Generalist, employee experience focus, works full-time on-site within our dealership environment. This role supports up to three dealership locations across the Des Moines metro area, including Ankeny, Clive, Urbandale, and Indianola, with regular travel between sites.

Typical schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (based on business needs). If you're energized by building relationships, fostering a positive workplace culture, and partnering with leaders to make a real impact, we'd love to meet you! Why You'll Love Working Here When you join us, you're joining more than a company, you're joining a team that genuinely cares about its people. ✨ Work alongside an incredible team that's passionate about supporting employees and each other ✨ Make a meaningful impact on employee engagement, development, and workplace culture ✨ Be a culture champion , helping shape positive experiences from hire to retire ✨ Grow your career with a company that values learning, development, and internal advancement ✨ Partner with leaders across multiple dealerships to influence business success through people Our team lives by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork (RIGHT) , and we're committed to creating an environment where employees feel heard, supported, and inspired to grow. What You'll Do Lead and support a variety of full-cycle Human Resources initiatives that drive positive employee and business outcomes. Foster engagement and champion culture-building programs and initiatives Facilitate onboarding, new hire orientation, benefits enrollment, and training programs Coach and support managers on employee relations, performance management, and retention strategies Partner with leaders to strengthen workplace culture and team effectiveness Manage leave of absence processes, including FMLA administration Complete accident and injury reporting and coordinate documentation with corporate partners Handle unemployment claims and support various HR programs and processes as needed What We're Looking For - you may be a great fit if you have: 2+ years of HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR consulting experience, preferably in a large company or retail environment supporting both hourly and salaried employees Experience leading employee engagement and culture initiatives Knowledge of employment laws, employee relations, and HR best practices Exposure to compensation practices, pay plans, FLSA requirements, and employee benefit plans Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills A passion for helping people succeed and the ability to lead through change Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about people, culture, and creating an exceptional workplace experience, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Stew Hansen team - please submit your application on our website at kengarff.com/careers

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (( We Hear You ))

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person