HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

HR Generalist

Manufacturing

Direct Hire: $28 - $30/hr

Overview 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.

Key Responsibilities 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

Qualifications 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

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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.

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