Human Resources Generalist - Recruitment

SUBARU OF INDIANA AUTOMOTIVE; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Generalist focused on recruitment to partner with management across the organization.

You will handle employee relations, onboarding, policy interpretation, and data‑driven talent acquisition to support our salaried and administrative associates. This role emphasizes building a best‑in‑class HR program, managing KPI metrics, and coordinating training while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of HR policies, laws, and HRIS
• Critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize work under pressure and tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead and support employee relations and inquiries for salaried/administrative staff
• Interpret and apply HR policies for the workforce
• Develop and maintain HRIS and provide workforce data
• Coordinate management training on interviews, hiring, onboarding, reviews
• Oversee onboarding and new associate orientation
• Monitor morale and culture; report improvements to leadership
• Develop recruitment strategies and manage end‑to‑end talent acquisition
• Source and screen candidates using data-driven insights
• Handle harassment investigations and disciplinary actions
• Maintain personnel records and job descriptions
• Participate in budget and team meetings
• Stay current with HR best practices

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Master's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS (SuccessFactors)

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Date: Sep 24, 2026

Location: Lafayette, IN, US, 47905

Company: Subaru

Human Resources Generalist – Recruitment

Human Resources Department

Position Summary

The SIA Human Resources Generalist is a professional role with a fundamental knowledge in a broad array of topics related to employee relations, compensation, hiring, onboarding, and performance management for the organization’s administrative workforce. The incumbent will play an active role in creating and maintaining a Human Resources “best practices” culture for the organization while advocating for the interests of both SIA and our Associates.

Outline of duties

• Responsible for leading and/or supporting employee relations and responding to HR related inquiries for all salaried and administrative Associates, including coordinating investigations and coaching associates through counseling processes
• Responsible for proficiency with and interpretation of all HR policies that relate to the salaried and administrative workforce
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of a human resources information system (HRIS) that meets top management information needs
• Support the delivery of workforce data to relevant parties regarding human resources projects, policies and/or practices
• Coordinates training for management on topics such as interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, career development, safety, and policies
• Create and distribute internal communications regarding the HR function as needed
• Administer new Associate orientation, monitor the onboarding process for effectiveness and recommend improvements for implementation
• Monitor employee morale and company culture and provide meaningful feedback to organizational leadership regarding methods for improvement
• Collaborate with the HR team to develop effective recruitment strategies
• Develop and execute talent acquisition processes and use of technologies (SuccessFactors, automated recruiting techniques) to ensure data accuracy
• Be accountable for recruiting key performance indicators (KPI's) and effectiveness (quality of hire overtime, source effectiveness, candidate drop-out rates, etc.)
• Provide recruiting expertise for SIA's beginning-to-end talent acquisition process
• Effectively source (both passively and actively) and screen candidates so that hiring managers are presented with the most qualified and appropriately vetted candidates
• Coordinate with and provide counsel to hiring managers by leveraging data-driven decision making, current talent-related market data, and talent acquisition best practices
• Manage the candidate experience to ensure candidates are engaged and informed throughout the selection process
• Process/Investigate complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace harassment and assist in any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions
• Maintain Associate personnel records and organization job descriptions
• Conduct investigations and recommend corrective action where necessary
• Actively participates in section and departmental staff meetings
• Maintains knowledge of HR industry best practices and current trends and participates in continuous professional development opportunities
• Participates in the preparation of the Associate Development budget and other activities related to section budget control responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required and 2 or more years relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting
• MS Office, including advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of principles (including governing laws and regulations) and procedures for performance management, employee relations, recruiting, interviewing, selection, training, retention, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Critical thinking and problem solving, including knowledge of problem-solving techniques (e.g., PDCA, fishbone, SWOT, etc.)
• Independently motivated individual able to prioritize work under pressure and tight deadlines and minimal supervision

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Relevant certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.

Nearest Major Market: Lafayette