Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS management, compliance, performance management, and policy administration. This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers, helping to foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Employee Relations & HR Support Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, benefits, and employment matters.Assist managers with employee relations issues, investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.Promote a positive employee experience and support employee engagement initiatives.Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information. Recruitment & Onboarding Support recruiting efforts by posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating hiring activities.Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs.Coordinate pre-employment screenings, background checks, and new hire documentation.Assist with employee offboarding, exit interviews, and separation processes. Benefits & HR Administration Administer employee benefits programs and assist employees with enrollment and benefits-related questions.Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.Process employee status changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations.Support payroll administration by ensuring accurate employee data and documentation. Compliance & Policy Management Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and record retention practices.Maintain and communicate HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates.Partner with leadership to ensure consistent application of policies and best practices. Performance Management & Development Support performance review processes and employee development initiatives.Assist with training coordination, compliance training, and professional development programs.Track employee certifications, training completion, and development goals. Reporting & Analytics Generate HR reports related to headcount, turnover, retention, attendance, and workforce metrics.Analyze HR data and identify trends to support business decisions.Recommend process improvements to enhance HR efficiency and employee experience. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.2-5 years of Human Resources Generalist experience.Knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations.Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Equal Opportunity Notice 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. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. 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. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. 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. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: · the individual's skill sets, experience and training; · licensure and certification requirements; · office location and other geographic considerations; and · other business and organizational needs. 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).