HR Generalist - Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

GoAuto Insurance; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up

Company-paid life insurance, short- &長

Flexible Spending Accounts (health &/+

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays (7.5 days annually)

Opportunities for training and career/

Job summary

GoAuto is hiring an HR Generalist - Talent Acquisition & Onboarding to support our growing team in Baton Rouge. You’ll help manage recruiting, onboarding, and employee processes with accuracy and compliance, while delivering a positive candidate and new-hire experience.

This entry‑level role is ideal for someone starting in HR, eager to learn, collaborate with a friendly team, and develop hands‑on professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in HR, recruiting coordination or admin support.
• Experience with HRIS systems (UKG a plus), ATS, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, friendly, service-oriented communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruiting from requisition to offer.
• Partner with hiring managers for postings and interview scheduling.
• Manage candidate workflow in ATS to ensure documentation and compliance.
• Assist with candidate sourcing using job boards and social platforms.
• Prepare offer letters and facilitate pre-employment checks.
• Lead onboarding and new-hire orientation sessions.
• Ensure documentation, system setup, and compliance are completed timely.
• Conduct new hire follow-ups to support engagement.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and open enrollment planning.
• Support leave programs (FMLA, disability, ADA).
• Coordinate offboarding activities and final pay/COBRA.
• Maintain HRIS data and assist with HR reporting.
• Support engagement initiatives and company events.

Skills

HR coordination

Recruiting coordination

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

Multitasking

Job boards

Tools

UKG HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About GoAuto

GoAuto is a fast-growing organization with a small-company feel. We're hardworking, friendly, and genuinely care about the people we work with and the customers we serve. You won't find a stiff corporate environment here - instead, you'll find a team that values effort, accountability, and treating people right. If you're motivated, dependable, and ready to grow, GoAuto offers the chance to build a meaningful career.

Brief Description

About GoAuto

GoAuto is a fast-growing organization with a small-company feel. We're hardworking, friendly, and genuinely care about the people we work with and the customers we serve. You won't find a stiff corporate environment here - instead, you'll find a team that values effort, accountability, and treating people right. If you're motivated, dependable, and ready to grow, GoAuto offers the chance to build a meaningful career.

Here's What You Can Expect From Us

• Respect, fairness, and integrity - always
• Supportive teammates
• Empowerment to make an impact and drive change
• The tools and resources you need to succeed
• Recognition for your contributions
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance
• Pride in being part of a company that truly cares about its people

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Generalist - Talent Acquisition & Onboarding to support our growing organization. This role plays a critical part in creating a positive candidate and new-hire experience while ensuring HR processes are accurate, timely, and compliant.

This position is ideal for someone early in their HR career who is eager to gain real, hands-on experience, expand your skills, and grow your career in a supportive environment. You will work with an experienced and friendly HR team who will value you and invest in your development.

This position is eligible to work remotely one day per week after training is completed.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you'll serve as a key operational partner within HR - helping ensure our recruiting, onboarding, and employee processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with company policies.

Talent Acquisition Support

• Coordinate and administer the end-to-end recruiting process from requisition through offer stage
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure job postings, candidate communications, and interview scheduling are handled promptly and professionally
• Manage candidate workflow in the applicant tracking system to ensure accurate documentation and compliance
• Assist with candidate sourcing efforts using job boards, social platforms, and internal tools
• Prepare offer letters and facilitate pre-employment processes including background checks and new hire documentation
• Track recruiting activity and maintain basic hiring metrics to support workforce planning

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Lead and coordinate the onboarding process to ensure a seamless transition from candidate to employee
• Facilitate new hire orientation sessions and serve as a welcoming, knowledgeable point of contact
• Ensure all required documentation, system setup, and compliance requirements are completed timely and accurately
• Conduct structured new hire follow-ups to support engagement and early retention
• Continuously evaluate onboarding processes and recommend improvements to enhance the employee experience

Benefits & Leave Administration Support

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and general benefits-related questions
• Support annual open enrollment planning and communication efforts
• Coordinate documentation and tracking for leave programs including FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, and ADA accommodations
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations

Offboarding & People Movement

• Coordinate offboarding activities including final documentation, system updates, and benefit communications
• Conduct exit interviews and assist in tracking trends or feedback themes
• Ensure departing employees receive accurate information regarding final pay, COBRA, and retirement benefits
• Process employee status changes, including compensation adjustments, promotions, supervisor changes, transfers, and other employment transitions.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee data within HRIS systems
• Assist with HR reporting as needed, including Time to Fill, Cost per Hire, Source of Hire, and other recruitment metrics.
• Respond to routine employee inquiries in a timely, professional manner
• Support policy communication and adherence across the organization
• Help identify process improvement opportunities within HR operations

Culture & Engagement Support

• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition efforts, and company events
• Contribute to creating a positive, responsive HR presence throughout the organization

What We’re Looking For

• 1-3 years of experience in HR, recruiting coordination, or administrative support preferred
• Comfortable working in HR systems (UKG experience a plus), ATS, and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional, friendly, and service-oriented communication style
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with job boards, i.e. LinkedIn and Indeed, is a plus

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including free preventive care, wellness, and mental health programs.)
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays (7.5 days annually)
• Opportunities for training and professional development