Human Resource Business Partner

GreatWater 360 Auto Care
Chicago, IL

Full-time

Description

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

GreatWater 360 Auto Care
Midwest & Texas 50% Travel

About the Role

GreatWater 360 Auto Care a network of community-focused full-service auto repair shops across the Midwest and Texas is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our growing multi-location operations.

As a key HR leader in the field you will partner closely with regional and shop leadership to strengthen employee engagement support store performance and ensure our people strategy is executed effectively across all locations.

This role requires a seasoned HR professional with hands-on field HR experience ideally within the automotive or related service industries. You will play a critical role in acquisitions employee relations talent development HR communications and HRIS administration all while helping integrate new teams into the GreatWater culture.

With approximately 50% travel youll be on-site regularly to build relationships coach leaders deliver training and serve as a trusted advisor to our managers and associates.

What Youll Do

Field HR Leadership & Employee Relations

  • Serve as the primary HR partner for multi-location field operations across the Midwest and Texas.
  • Support leaders in resolving employee relations concerns and improving workplace culture.
  • Provide guidance on performance management corrective actions investigations and policy interpretation.
  • Ensure accurate and timely HRIS data entry for employee lifecycle events including onboarding promotions transfers and separations.
  • Assist field leaders with HRIS navigation troubleshooting and workflow consistency.

Acquisitions & Organizational Growth

  • Support HR due diligence and integration processes during acquisitions.
  • Partner with regional leadership to onboard new shops and assimilate teams smoothly into GreatWaters systems and culture.
  • Support HRIS setup and data migration for newly acquired locations ensuring accuracy of job structures reporting relationships and employee profiles.

Talent Development & Succession Planning

  • Identify skill gaps and future leadership needs across field teams.
  • Facilitate succession planning conversations and help develop internal bench strength.
  • Deliver soft skills and leadership training to new and emerging leaders.
  • Use HRIS reporting and analytics to identify trends in turnover staffing and leadership readiness.

Training Onboarding & Communication

  • Coordinate and support onboarding processes to ensure a best-in-class new hire experience.
  • Deliver HR initiatives training and policy updates to field teams regularly.
  • Reinforce GreatWaters values and communication standards to maintain alignment across locations.
  • Ensure onboarding and training documentation is accurately captured and tracked within the HRIS.

HRIS Administration & People Data Reporting

  • Serve as a key system administrator for HRIS accuracy data integrity and workflow compliance.
  • Maintain clean and consistent employee records through routine audits and data validation.
  • Generate recurring and ad-hoc HR reports including turnover headcount staffing compliance metrics and training completion.
  • Partner with Payroll IT and Corporate HR to ensure proper configuration system updates and operational alignment.
  • Leverage HRIS analytics to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across field teams.
  • Train field leaders on HRIS features dashboards and best practices to drive adoption and system competency.

What Were Looking For

  • 5 years of HR generalist or business partner experience preferably in automotive retail or multi-unit field environments.
  • Strong background in employee relations coaching and supporting hourly leadership roles.
  • Experience with acquisitions or organizational transitions is highly preferred.
  • HRIS administration or reporting experience required; comfort using HR systems and leveraging people data to support decisions.
  • Ability to build trust influence leaders and thrive in a fast-paced hands-on environment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% across multiple states.

Heres What We Promise Our Teammates

Full Benefits Package Available Day 1

  • Medical Dental Vision
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • $25K Employer-Paid Life & AD&D
  • 401(k) with company match at 90 days

Front-Loaded PTO & Work-Life Balance

  • Front-loaded Paid Time Off each year
  • 6 Paid Holidays
  • 1 Week Paid Paternal Leave

Training & Career Growth

We invest heavily in the personal and professional growth of every teammate.
Expect ongoing training supported certifications leadership development and opportunities to advance within our expanding network.

About GreatWater 360 Auto Care

GreatWater 360 Auto Care believes the local auto repair shop is and will always be the heart of the automotive aftermarket. Local shops deliver unmatched customer service because their reputation is on the line. Their commitment to their communities inspires everything we do.

Our mission is to support strengthen and grow local shops by giving them the tools training technology and resources they need to compete with large chains and dealership operations. We proudly stand with the local shops that put customers first and we work every day to ensure they continue to thrive.

Salary Description

$80000-$120000

Posted 2025-11-20

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