Josh D

HR Business Partner @AutoNation

Irvine, CA, US

Direct HR Manager support for 16 dealerships in the LA and OC Area-Collaborate with Store Management to develop initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and drive annual employee engagement survey participation-Partner with General Managers and Store Leadership to address systemic issues impacting employee relations and organizational culture-Partner with our training team and COE team with co-facilitation of key HR initiative training to include leadership effectiveness, employee relations, compliance, values, etc-Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding workplace issues, grievances, and conflicts-Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters, ensuring fair and unbiased resolutions-Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and facilitate mediation and conflict resolution-Monitors the status of associates on leaves of absence, including workers compensation, and facilitate their return to work -Serves as a resource for the implementation of all corporate/region sponsored HR initiatives

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Mt. San Antonio College

Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences