Sr HR Manager

Portfolio HR LeaderThe Portfolio HR Leader is the senior people leader for ZT Automotive's multi-brand, multi-state portfolio of franchised and luxury automotive dealerships. This role translates dealership business strategy into a practical people agenda that strengthens store leadership, attracts and retains dealership talent across the Sales, Fixed Operations (Service and Parts), and Finance & Insurance departments, improves the employee experience, and supports disciplined growth through acquisition. The leader serves as a trusted advisor to portfolio executives, market directors, general managers, controllers, and fixed-ops leadership while building consistent HR standards that remain responsive to each store's brand, OEM requirements, and operating environment.The successful candidate is a seasoned automotive HR leader who combines strategic judgment with hands-on execution in a dealership environment. They will establish scalable HR infrastructure, use dealership workforce data to guide decisions, lead employee relations and multi-state compliance, govern dealership pay plans and payroll, and support acquisition integration—all while maintaining visible, credible relationships in the stores.Key Leadership AccountabilitiesBusiness Partnership & People StrategyTalent Acquisition, Workforce Planning & RetentionLeadership, Performance & CultureEmployee Relations, Compliance & RiskPay Plans, Payroll Governance & HR OperationsM&A Integration & Organizational GrowthHR Team Leadership & GovernanceMeasures of SuccessReliable payroll and HR operations, accurate workforce data, effective controls, and responsive employee service. Consistent policy execution, timely employee-relations resolution, and reduced compliance and workforce risk. Disciplined, employee-centered integration of newly acquired dealerships.RequirementsRequired QualificationsPreferred Qualifications