HR Generalist

Vaco; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Cross-training across HR, recruiting,

Payroll and benefits exposure

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our Redondo Beach HR team. This onsite role focuses on leave administration, employee relations, performance management, investigations, and compliance within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on LOA/FMLA experience, strong HRIS skills (Paychex a plus), and a collaborative approach to support payroll, benefits, onboarding, and lifecycle HR processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience or broader HR exposure.
• Experience administering LOA/FMLA is required.
• Experience with employee relations, performance management, and investigations is preferred.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and HR compliance is needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage LOA/FMLA administration and provide guidance on leave policies.
• Provide day-to-day employee relations support and guidance.
• Support performance management, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations.
• Handle workers' compensation matters and related documentation.
• Assist with benefits administration and employee questions.
• Maintain HRIS records and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with payroll and benefits teams on HR matters.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, recruiting, and other lifecycle activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.

Skills

LOA/FMLA

Employee relations

Performance management

Workplace investigations

Workers' compensation

HR compliance

HRIS

Paychex

Communication

High-volume environment

Collaboration

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP or equivalent

Tools

Paychex

Job description

HR Generalist

Location: Redondo Beach, CA

Schedule: Fully onsite, Monday-Friday

Hours: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM or 9:30 AM-6:30 PM

Salary: $80,000-$85,000, depending on experience

Type: Direct Hire

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join a collaborative and fast-paced HR team in Redondo Beach. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys being a true HR generalist and wants exposure to a broad range of employee relations and HR responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong foundation HR knowledge with hands-on experience in leave of absence administration, employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, workers' compensation, and HR compliance. This person should be comfortable managing multiple priorities and pivoting throughout the day as employee and business needs arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support leave of absence administration, including LOA and FMLA
• Provide day-to-day employee relations support and guidance
• Assist with performance management, corrective actions, and employee documentation
• Support and conduct workplace investigations
• Handle workers' compensation matters and related documentation
• Support benefits administration and employee questions
• Maintain employee records and information within the HRIS
• Partner with payroll and benefits teams on employee matters and HR coordination
• Support onboarding, offboarding, recruiting, and other employee lifecycle activities
• Help ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws
• Work directly with employees and managers to resolve a variety of HR questions and issues
• Maintain organized and accurate HR documentation
• Balance multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment where needs can shift throughout the day
• Collaborate closely with HR, recruiting, payroll, benefits, and organizational leadership

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR Generalist experience with a strong foundation across multiple HR functions
• Direct experience administering LOA/FMLA is required
• Experience handling employee relations issues, performance management, and workplace investigations
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and HR compliance
• Strong HRIS experience; Paychex experience is a plus
• Ability to provide specific examples of independently handling employee and HR situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a high-volume environment with shifting priorities
• Strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, adaptable, and willing to jump in wherever needed
• Bachelor's degree required
• SHRM-CP or similar HR certification is a plus
• Property management experience is a plus but not required

What You'll Find Here

• A friendly, collaborative, and team-oriented HR environment
• Hands-on training and cross-training across HR, recruiting, payroll, and benefits
• Exposure to a broad range of employee relations and HR responsibilities
• An opportunity to build deeper Generalist experience rather than being limited to one specialized area of HR
• A team that values communication, initiative, adaptability, and collaboration