HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

HR Generalist
Manufacturing
Direct Hire: $28 - $30/hr
A well-established manufacturing company is looking for an early-career HR Generalist who is eager to grow, learn, and be developed within a fast-paced HR environment. This is a great opportunity for someone 2-3 years out of school who wants to build a strong HR foundation across recruiting, compliance, employee relations, and HR operations. The hiring manager values potential and moldability over experience, so if you are organized, sharp, well-spoken, and hungry to grow in HR, this is the role for you.

Support the full talent acquisition cycle across an average of 10 open requisitions at a time, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and onboarding
Administer employee leaves including LOA, FMLA/CFRA, workers' compensation, and leave monitoring for all employees
Manage the semi-annual performance review process in alignment with salary review and bonus cycles
Maintain accurate recordkeeping for hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and leaves
Conduct surveys, research, and data analysis related to HR policies, compensation, and employee relations initiatives
Support preparation of HR documents including organizational charts, policies and procedures, and employee handbooks
Manage state and federal HR compliance reporting requirements
Support payroll processes with a solid understanding of payroll principles, though not responsible for processing
Build and maintain HR data in Excel including formulas and pivot tables for reporting and analysis
Provide general HR support across functions and projects as needed
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required

• 2-3 years of HR generalist or HR functional experience preferred
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables required
• BambooHR or LinkedIn Recruiter experience is a plus
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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