HR Generalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join a fast-paced HR team in Redondo Beach. This onsite role offers exposure to employee relations, LOA/FMLA administration, investigations, and a broad HR scope.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities, ensure compliance, and support onboarding, payroll coordination, and benefits questions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR Generalist with multi-function experience.
• Direct LOA/FMLA administration required.
• Experience with employee relations, performance management, and investigations.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and HR compliance.
• Strong HRIS experience; Paychex is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage leave of absence administration (LOA/FMLA).
• Provide day-to-day employee relations support and guidance.
• Assist with performance management, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Support workplace investigations and related processes.
• Handle workers' compensation matters and related documentation.
• Assist benefits administration and respond to employee questions.
• Maintain HR records in the HRIS and coordinate with payroll.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, recruiting, and other lifecycle activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws.
• Collaborate with HR, recruiting, payroll, benefits, and leadership.

Skills

LOA/FMLA handling

Employee relations

Performance management

Workplace investigations

HR policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

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 foundational 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

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.