What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Audiochuck?
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (Full-time, In-Person)
About Us
audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell. We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources.
Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then audiochuck may be a good fit for you.
About The HR Generalist Role
We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our People & Talent team. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring Audiochuck’s people operations run smoothly and efficiently. The HR Generalist will focus on benefits administration, employee relations, policy implementation, and compliance — helping to foster an inclusive, transparent, and high-trust workplace environment.
What You’ll Do
About Us
audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell. We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources.
Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then audiochuck may be a good fit for you.
About The HR Generalist Role
We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our People & Talent team. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring Audiochuck’s people operations run smoothly and efficiently. The HR Generalist will focus on benefits administration, employee relations, policy implementation, and compliance — helping to foster an inclusive, transparent, and high-trust workplace environment.
What You’ll Do
- Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefits programs – including health, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k) – ensuring accurate enrollment, updates, and vendor communication.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns; advise leaders on policies, performance issues, and workplace conflicts with fairness and discretion.
- Policy & Compliance: Maintain and update company policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; monitor regulatory changes and support audits.
- HR Operations: Maintain employee records in the HRIS system with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Leave Management: Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, parental, medical, personal), guiding employees and leaders through process and timelines.
- Culture & Engagement: Partner with the People & Talent team to enhance employee recognition and engagement initiatives that reinforce Audiochuck’s culture.
- Reporting & Analytics: Compile HR metrics – headcount, turnover, and demographics – to support leadership decision-making.
- Special Projects: Contribute to HR system improvements, process updates, and organization-wide initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).
- 5–7 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR business partner capacity.
- Strong understanding of employment law, benefits administration, and employee relations best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build relationships across all levels.
- Proven ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Google Workspace (or Microsoft Office Suite).
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees
- Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health
- A talented, collaborative, and passionate team to support your work
- Appreciation for diverse experiences and backgrounds
- The chance to work with a leading network in true crime podcasting
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Team events and activities