What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Vaco by Highspring?
Responsibilities
- Administer various Human Resources policies, procedures, standards and government regulations.
- Conduct new employee orientation to ensure employees gain an understanding of Company programs, procedures and policies.
- Provide support to employees on HR-related issues including benefits, policies, and procedures
- Assist with performance management processes including goal setting, performance evaluations, and coaching
- Support HR Manager in the administration and oversight of wage and salary programs to include hourly and/or merit planning, job descriptions, performance reviews and organization charts.
- Maintain Human Resources Information System (HRIS) records and conduct self-audit reports to help assure data integrity.
Manage employee relations issues, perform timely investigations into employee relations concerns, compile investigation summaries and report findings to appropriate stakeholders
Provide guidance to managers on employee discipline and termination- Administer employee benefits programs including enrollment, changes, and terminations
- Must be progressive and strategic with respect to HR processes and systems, creating a climate for change. Use influence in the organization to positively impact change.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with all HR-related laws and regulations
- Assist with HR-related projects and initiatives as needed
Skills / Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Human Resources Generalist in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience performing investigations into employee relations concerns.
- Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations
- Working knowledge of HRIS Systems; experience with Paycor HCM is a differentiator
- Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all levels in the division with the ability to manage conflict when appropriate.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, insight into group dynamics, high tolerance for ambiguity and change are essential. Must be self-directed, flexible and able to prioritize work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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.
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.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "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 may access our policies here.
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;
- 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.
