Human Resources Business Partner

Vaco; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support West Coast operations from Seattle. This contract-to-hire role demands hands-on HR expertise, strong employee relations, and the ability to advise managers while handling day-to-day HR matters with independence.

You will collaborate with recruiting, payroll, and benefits to ensure a positive employee experience across multiple locations, with four days onsite.

Qualifications

• Progressive HR experience, ideally in an HRBP or Senior Generalist role.
• Strong employee relations and problem-solving capabilities.
• Working knowledge of state employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried staff.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers across locations.
• Guide employee relations, policies, and performance management.
• Independently address routine HR issues and escalate complex matters.
• Build relationships with operational teams and senior leadership.
• Support compliance with federal/state regulations, especially WA/CA.
• Assist HR administration, onboarding, background checks, and offers.
• Collaborate with recruiting, payroll, and benefits to ensure positive employee experience.
• Maintain accurate HR data and reporting; leverage HR systems and Excel.

Skills

Employee relations

Problem-solving

HR compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Seattle, WA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Four Days Onsite

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Permanent Opportunity)

Compensation: 75,000-90,000

We are partnering with an established, nationwide organization in the transportation, logistics, and commercial services industry seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support its West Coast operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys building relationships, supporting diverse employee populations, and serving as a trusted resource to both employees and leadership.

The ideal candidate brings strong employee relations experience, working knowledge of West Coast employment regulations, and the ability to independently manage day-to-day HR matters in a dynamic operational environment.

This position will be based in Seattle, WA, with responsibility for supporting multiple locations and a workforce consisting of hourly operations personnel, office staff, sales professionals, and senior leadership.

The organization offers a collaborative HR structure with established support from dedicated recruiting, payroll, and benefits teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers across assigned locations.
• Provide guidance regarding employee relations, workplace concerns, company policies, and performance management.
• Independently address routine HR issues while appropriately escalating complex matters.
• Build strong working relationships with operational teams, management, and senior leadership.
• Support compliance with federal and state employment regulations, particularly in Washington and California.
• Assist with HR administration, requisition processing, offer letters, background checks, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with centralized recruiting, payroll, and benefits departments to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Maintain accurate employee information, documentation, and HR reporting.
• Utilize HR systems, Excel, and other technology to improve administrative efficiency.
• Support HR initiatives across multiple locations and collaborate with a geographically dispersed HR team.
• Provide a visible and approachable HR presence within an operational office environment.

Qualifications

• Progressive human resources experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist capacity.
• Strong employee relations and problem-solving experience.
• Working knowledge of Washington and California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, prioritize responsibilities, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with HR information systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Seattle four days per week.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other company locations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting multiple locations or employees across several states.
• HR experience within logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, manufacturing, or similar operational industries.
• Familiarity with Workday.
• Experience with HR reporting and process improvement.
• Comfort leveraging modern productivity and AI-assisted tools.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a regional HR function while partnering directly with experienced HR leadership.

You will have the autonomy to address day-to-day HR challenges, build meaningful relationships across multiple employee groups, and contribute to a collaborative organization that values sound judgment, initiative, and practical problem-solving.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the intention of transitioning the selected individual into a permanent position.

Location: Seattle, Washington. Four days onsite weekly, with occasional travel.

Compensation: $75,000-90,000/yr

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.

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 [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.