HR Generalist

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing sector, is seeking an HR Generalist with a specialization in Learning & Development (L&D). This role will provide comprehensive HR support across recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, benefits, and compliance, while also serving as the primary resource for training and development initiatives. The position will primarily support one business unit while providing ad hoc assistance to other brands within the organization.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate recruitment efforts, including interview scheduling, candidate documentation, and job description updates.

Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for employees and compliance with policies.

Partner with leadership to design, deliver, and evaluate training and development programs tailored to workforce needs.

Support employee engagement initiatives aimed at improving satisfaction, retention, and workplace culture.

Assist employees with benefits questions, payroll entries, and general HR policy inquiries.

Reconcile HR-related invoices and prepare reports to support compliance and internal decision-making.

Provide guidance on employee relations matters, escalating issues as appropriate.

Collaborate with managers to identify skill gaps and implement learning solutions.

Maintain accurate HR records and support audit readiness.

Travel occasionally to other sites to deliver HR and L&D support.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

3–5 years of HR generalist experience, ideally within manufacturing or a related industry.

Prior exposure to learning and development program management strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and compliance requirements.

Experience with payroll and HRIS systems; benefits administration knowledge a plus.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner across all levels of the organization.

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

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.

EEO Notice

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.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

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. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also 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.

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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 :

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.