What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist (Iowa City, IA) position at Billion Automotive?
Bring your energy, organization, and people-first mindset to a fast-moving HR role that helps Billion Auto attract, support, and retain top talent. This position serves as the on-site HR partner for the Iowa City campus, supporting managers and employees across 8 dealerships and more than 350 employees. The role blends high-volume recruiting with hands-on HR generalist responsibilities, including onboarding, benefits support, worker's compensation coordination, employee relations, leave administration, unemployment and compliance support.
What You'll Do
Recruiting & Talent Partnerships
Own full-cycle recruiting for exempt and nonexempt roles across 8 dealership locations in Iowa
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, prioritize openings, and keep recruiting activity moving forward.
Build creative recruiting pipelines through job fairs, technical schools, four-year schools, and local community partnerships.
Coordinate applicant communication, interview scheduling, reference checks, background checks, and new-hire approvals in accordance with Company policy and applicable requirements.
Onboarding, Benefits & Employee Support
Coordinate new-hire onboarding and ensure employees receive timely communication, system set-up, and a positive first impression.
Train new hires on the timeclock process and partner with Payroll to help ensure accurate, timely information flow.
Support benefits administration, including enrollments, status changes, employee questions, health screenings, flu shot clinics, for Iowa locations and all Company.
Serve as a visible, approachable HR resource for employees and managers while partnering closely with the HR team.
Employee Relations, Safety & Compliance
Act as the on-site HR partner for managers across 8 locations, escalating and collaborating with the HR Director and General Manager when appropriate.
Assist with employee relations counseling, documentation, investigations, and follow-up in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.
Updated Job Description | Human Resources Recruiter / Generalist - Iowa City Campus
Coordinate worker's compensation paperwork with managers and employees, including claim updates, employee care updates, and corrective safety follow-up.
Assist with FMLA, USERRA, personal leaves of absence, and related documentation and communication.
Help maintain compliance with applicable federal and state employment requirements, Company policies, and HR best practices.
Complete other HR-related duties and special projects as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent HR experience may be considered.
2-4 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
At least 1 year of high-volume staffing or recruiting experience.
Strong communication skills, professional judgment, and the ability to build trust with managers and employees.
Excellent organization, follow-through, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience with applicant tracking systems, benefits administration platforms, HRIS/payroll systems, and vendor websites.
Working knowledge of safety programs, OSHA concepts, FMLA, leave administration, and worker's compensation management.
Ability to use facts, good judgment, and critical thinking to solve practical HR issues.
Why This Role Stands Out
Broad HR ownership: recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, safety, leave, and compliance all in one role.
High visibility: partner directly with dealership managers, employees, and the corporate HR team.
Real impact: help shape the employee experience for a large, busy campus that serves hundreds of team members.
Professional Expectations
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
Represent HR with professionalism, urgency, consistency, and a service-oriented approach.
Communicate clearly, document thoroughly, and follow Company procedures and applicable laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Billion Auto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.