SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST - RECRUITMENT/EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Our client, an established transportation and logistics organization, is seeking a hands‑on Senior HR Generalist to oversee a broad range of human resources activities. This role will support talent acquisition, payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, workers' compensation, performance management, and employee development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety, wants visibility across an organization, and is interested in progressing into an HR management position. The Senior HR Generalist will serve as a key HR resource for employees and leaders while helping strengthen processes, programs, and standard operating procedures.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

Manage the talent acquisition process for warehouse, customer service, branch, and other non-driver positions.

Update job descriptions, post open positions, source candidates, conduct phone screens, and coordinate interviews.

Facilitate pre‑employment screening and new‑hire orientation.

Partner with hiring leaders to understand staffing needs and improve the candidate and new‑hire experience.

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Payroll and Employee Administration

Process biweekly payroll using NetSuite.

Enter employee changes and maintain complete, compliant payroll records.

Monitor and communicate relevant federal and state regulatory changes.

Maintain accurate and confidential employee documentation.

Manage benefit enrollment for new hires and annual open enrollment.

Coordinate documentation related to health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, 401(k), COBRA, and other employee programs.

Respond to employee questions and help employees navigate available benefit resources.

Support benefits and retirement administration through systems such as Fidelity NetBenefits.

Employee Relations and Investigations

Provide practical HR guidance to employees and leaders.

Manage employee complaints and conduct internal workplace investigations.

Recommend appropriate corrective or disciplinary action based on the circumstances and company policies.

Address matters involving the EEOC, Department of Labor, unemployment claims, and other employment‑related agencies.

Work with legal counsel on employment matters when necessary.

Compliance, Leave, and Risk Management

Maintain working knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal employment laws.

Help ensure that employment practices, policies, records, and required postings remain compliant.

Administer Family and Medical Leave Act documentation and related leave processes.

Maintain OSHA logs and complete required annual reporting and postings for the corporate office and branch locations.

Process workers' compensation claims and monitor cases with the applicable insurance carrier.

Support performance‑management and succession‑planning activities.

Coordinate employee engagement surveys.

Develop programs that contribute to employee wellness, inclusion, motivation, morale, and retention.

Help train, coach, and motivate employees at multiple levels of the organization.

Process Improvement and Organizational Support

Help create, document, and improve HR processes and standard operating procedures.

Identify opportunities to streamline HR and benefits administration across multiple systems.

Gain exposure to warehouse operations, customer service, fleet services, equipment maintenance, and other areas of the business.

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, general business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

At least three years of progressive HR experience is preferred.

Previous experience in a broad HR Generalist role is required.

Experience independently managing multiple HR functions within a small or midsized organization is strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Experience with talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, payroll, and compliance.

Strong coaching, counseling, presentation, and employee‑communication skills.

Excellent organization, attention to detail, time management, customer service, and problem‑solving abilities.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential employee and company information.

Candidates from other industries with relevant, broad‑based HR experience may be considered.

Experience with the following systems or comparable platforms is beneficial:

Fidelity NetBenefits or another retirement administration platform

HRIS, payroll, PTO, and benefits‑administration systems

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Adobe applications

The successful candidate will be a resourceful HR professional who can operate independently while building strong relationships throughout the organization. Enjoys owning a broad range of HR responsibilities

Can balance daily employee needs with longer‑term HR initiatives

Is comfortable supporting office, warehouse, and branch environments

Wants to grow into an HR leadership position

Values quality, accountability, service, and continuous improvement

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning the first day of the month following 60 days of employment

Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Specific plan terms, eligibility requirements, and coverage details will be reviewed during the hiring process.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Residents of all other states may access our policies here.

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the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

office location and other geographic considerations; With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

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