Director of People & Talent

Job Title: Director of People and Talent

Location: San Antonio, TX

Industry: Automotive

Pay: $85,000-$110,000 / year

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401K

Job Description:

The Director of People and Talent will oversee the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition through employee engagement and retention. This individual will act as a trusted partner to leadership, ensuring HR practices align with organizational goals while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and refine recruitment strategies, including outreach to prospective and previously engaged candidates
• Oversee onboarding processes, ensuring all new hire documentation (including employment eligibility verification) is completed accurately
• Manage and guide background screening processes and hiring compliance requirements
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, directing questions to appropriate internal teams such as payroll, benefits, or HR operations
• Provide guidance on employee benefits programs and support open enrollment and ongoing questions
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate processing of employee data, compensation updates, and timekeeping records
• Maintain oversight of employee records, ensuring proper storage, organization, and confidentiality of HR files
• Support system access and onboarding logistics, including account setup and internal tools
• Build strong relationships with candidates, employees, and leadership through effective communication (phone and email)
• Develop and implement people strategies that enhance employee engagement and retention

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with leadership exposure preferred
• Strong knowledge of onboarding, compliance practices, and employment documentation (including I-9 processes)
• Experience supporting or managing payroll and employee benefits administration
• Familiarity with background check procedures and HR systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact across all levels of an organization
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and confidentiality standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Details:

• This is a high-impact role with visibility across leadership teams
• Opportunity to help build and improve HR processes within a growing organization

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.