HR Generalist

Penske Entertainment•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist assists with the administration of day-to-day human resources operations, including seasonal hiring, employee onboarding, orientation and off boarding, HR compliance and workforce culture efforts. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is highly collaborative, solution oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, attentive to details and enjoys process improvement. The successful candidate is someone who is passionate about people, enjoys solving problems, takes initiative, and works well as part of a team. They will provide excellent service and support as we grow our seasonal workforce, enhance our recruitment processes, build an inclusive workforce, and expand our employer presence in the market. In this role, you’ll be an important part of delivering top-tier experiences to fans, partners, and teams across the motorsports world. You’ll take ownership of key responsibilities, collaborate across departments, and bring energy and innovation to a fast-paced environment. This role will initially focus on coordinating and supporting a variety of HR processes and initiatives, with the opportunity to grow and develop into a broader HR Generalist role over time.

Requirements

One to three years’ Human Resources experience required.
Foundational knowledge in HR (i.e., outreach, recruiting, administration)
Experience recruiting using an HR Information System (HRIS) and/or talent management system, with the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent platforms.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to learn federal and state employment regulations and compliance procedures.
Ability to build rapport and trusted relationships at all levels of the organization through proactive, solution-oriented partnership and a willingness to engage in direct, face-to-face conversations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated history of balancing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business.
Ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness.
Willingness to provide exceptional customer service and collaboration skills.
Self-Starter and high level of initiative.
Takes the lead and ownership over responsibilities.
Coachable. Able to receive feedback, guidance, and instruction.
Ability to handle sensitive information maturely and responsibly and maintain confidentiality
Strong communication and collaboration skills
A proactive, flexible mindset and commitment to excellence
Passion for creating memorable experiences
Cultural competence and the ability to thrive in an inclusive environment
Alignment with Penske Entertainment’s core values and standards
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related discipline. A combination of equivalent experience and education will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG (formerly UltiPro) is a plus.
Basic graphic design skills and the ability to create fun, engaging, and visually appealing content for internal communications, flyers, presentations, and the HR intranet/site are strongly preferred.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for innovation, HR solutions, and process improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a passion for working with people and an engaging demeanor.
Experience as a Resident Assistant (RA) is a plus.
SHRM-CP or PHR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the HR hire, onboarding and offboarding processes for all seasonal employees.
Coordinate and facilitate the employee onboarding and orientation process for all full-time and part-time hires, ensuring onboarding materials are current, consistent, and tailored to meet the needs of our various audiences.
Maintain internal HR website to ensure information and resources remain current, user friendly, visually engaging and creatively presented.
Responsible for the maintenance of position descriptions, ensuring all employees have a current description on Racehouse (internal website).
Support on the administration of employee changes, HR compliance and regulatory reporting as needed.
Identify, coordinate participation in and attend relevant fairs, events and other employment outreach activities, to ensure a broad and diverse pool of qualified applicants for all Penske Entertainment employment opportunities, but with a focus on seasonal staff.
Work to improve our processes and employee experience and provide cross-functional support as needed.
Performs regular routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource tasks and initiatives.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintain updated seasonal recruiting related procedures and checklists.
Other duties and projects as assigned.