Director of HR

HR Director – Retail Automotive Industry

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Own the entire HR function for Houston HQ and multiple dealerships nationwide

• True autonomy — senior leadership trust, no micromanagement

• Strategic + hands-on role in a fast-growing automotive platform

• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, long-term growth opportunity

Director of HR Role Overview

Lead and execute all human resources functions for a multi-state retail automotive group, partnering directly with executive leadership to drive HR strategy, compliance, talent, and culture across all locations.

Director of HR Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute HR strategy aligned with business goals and growth

• Advise executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational structure

HR Operations

• Own end-to-end HR: recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compliance, employee relations, performance management

• Maintain HR policies and ensure multi-state compliance

Talent Acquisition

• Lead hiring for dealership, corporate, and leadership roles

• Partner with leaders on job design, staffing plans, and onboarding

Benefits & Compensation

• Administer benefits programs and manage vendor relationships

• Maintain competitive, multi-state compensation structures

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Handle employee relations issues, investigations, discipline, and terminations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Director of HR Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience

• Strong multi-state HR and compliance background

• Experience supporting multi-location or decentralized organizations

• Confident, pragmatic leader with strong communication and judgment

Director of HR Preferred

• Advanced HR certification (SHRM / PHR)

• Automotive retail HR experience strongly preferred

• California employment law exposure a plus