HR Generalist

Vaco by Highspring; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative HR team

Opportunity for strategic impact

Development and growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in El Segundo, CA is seeking a full-time HR Generalist to manage payroll, recruitment, and compliance. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of progressive HR experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and is pivotal in supporting a stable and growing company. Hybrid flexibility is offered after an introductory period.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years progressive HR experience focused on payroll, recruiting, and leave management.
• Strong working knowledge of California and multi-state employment laws.
• Experience in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-monthly payroll for ~300 employees.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment across U.S. offices.
• Administer all leave of absence programs and manage Workers' Compensation claims.

Skills

Payroll processing

Recruitment

Compliance with employment laws

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

HR Generalist (Strategic HR Partner)
El Segundo, CA – Full Time – Onsite

Base pay range: $70k – $80k / yr
Location: El Segundo, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Payroll:
  • Process bi-monthly payroll for ~300 employees using ADP Workforce Now.
  • Manage time and attendance tracking.
  • Audit and reconcile payroll records.
  • Maintain wage and hour compliance.
• Recruitment & Talent Support:
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment across U.S. offices.
  • Source, screen, interview candidates.
  • Support workforce planning and cost analysis.
• Leaves of Absence & Workers' Compensation:
  • Administer all LOA programs (FMLA, CFRA, medical, parental, personal).
  • Manage Workers' Compensation claims.
  • Ensure compliance with state & federal leave regulations.
• General HR Operations:
  • Support onboarding/offboarding processes.
  • Partner on performance reviews, policy adherence, employee relations.
  • Participate in initiatives that enhance employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (Human Resources, Business, or related field).
• 3-5 years progressive HR experience focused on payroll, recruiting, leave management.
• ADP Workforce Now experience highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of California and multi-state employment laws.
• Experience supporting international or global organization a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a collaborative team setting.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Collaborative HR team with transparent culture.
• Opportunity for strategic impact and growth into broader HR partner role.
• Passionate, fair leaders who value development and internal growth.
• Hybrid flexibility after introductory period (3 days onsite post-90 days).

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now to join a stable, growing company that values structure, accountability, and people-first leadership.