Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Location: Stockton, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager oversees the full employee lifecycle and serves as a key member of the leadership team. This is a hands-on role responsible for recruiting, onboarding, payroll oversight, benefits administration, compliance, employee relations, and terminations within a regulated, safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive HR leader who thrives in operational settings and is eager to grow with the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, resume screening, interviews, and job description development
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including background checks, DOT compliance, payroll setup, benefits enrollment, and required documentation
• Administer payroll through Paycom, including timecard review, PTO tracking, commissions, and garnishments
• Supervise one Payroll Clerk
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including OSHA, DOT, workers compensation, and safety reporting requirements
• Manage employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Lead benefits administration, annual open enrollment, insurance renewals, and employee education
• Maintain accurate personnel records, HR reporting, and company-wide communications
• Partner with IT, accounting, and operations on employee access, equipment, and property
• Support compensation planning, bonuses, training records, and workforce compliance initiatives
• Work overtime as needed and travel occasionally

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally as a Senior HR Generalist or HR Manager
• SHRM certification preferred
• Experience in a dealership environment preferred (equipment, truck, automotive, or RV)
• Working knowledge of sales, service, parts, and rental operations across management and technician teams
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Paycom preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential matters
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills