Human Resources Generalist

Vaco
$23.00 - $25.00 / hr
United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Jun 01, 2025
Vaco is looking for a hard working HR Generalist that wants to become a part of a growing company! Job Overview: We are seeking a motivated and experienced HR Generalist to join our team. The HR Generalist will play a key role in providing comprehensive HR support across various functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. This role is crucial in helping us maintain a positive work environment and ensuring the smooth operation of our HR processes. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and hiring. Coordinate and conduct new employee orientations and onboarding processes. Ensure a seamless integration of new hires into the company culture. Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters. Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture through effective communication and conflict resolution. Performance Management: Assist in the development and implementation of performance management systems. Support managers in conducting performance reviews and providing constructive feedback. Identify opportunities for employee development and training. Compliance and Policy Administration: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Maintain and update HR policies and procedures. Manage employee records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information. Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies. Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and issues. Coordinate annual benefits enrollment and other benefits-related activities. HR Projects and Initiatives: Participate in HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving HR processes and practices. Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with business goals. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist role or similar position. Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite. Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus. 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. Privacy Notice 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. 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; 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.