On-Site HR Generalist — Manufacturing & Compliance

Vaco; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Vaco is assisting a well-established manufacturing client in Mukilteo, WA, to hire an on-site HR Generalist who will partner with leadership and employees to support daily HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits, payroll, training, compliance, and HR administration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, 4+ years in HR (preferably in manufacturing), and proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and Microsoft Office.

SHRM-CP/PHR is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in employee relations, HR administration, recruiting, benefits, onboarding, and compliance.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Attention to detail and policy interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR leadership and managers on employee relations, workforce needs, recruiting coordination, and policy application.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation, documentation, and initial training requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, and job descriptions.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and record retention.
• Administer employee leave processes, including FMLA and ADA accommodations.
• Assist with benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Support biweekly payroll review and related changes.
• Coordinate training and development records.
• Support performance management and HR audits.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaco is assisting a well-established manufacturing client in Mukilteo, WA, to hire an on-site HR Generalist who will partner with leadership and employees to support daily HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits, payroll, training, compliance, and HR administration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, 4+ years in HR (preferably in manufacturing), and proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and Microsoft Office.

SHRM-CP/PHR is a plus.