Senior HR Generalist (On-site)

Vaco; Irondale (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior HR Generalist in Birmingham, AL. This on-site, full-time role supports employee relations, policy administration, performance management, compliance, benefits, and daily HR operations.

The ideal candidate balances strategic initiatives with hands-on tasks, handling confidential matters with discretion. Responsibilities include employee relations, performance management, onboarding/offboarding, benefits coordination, HR policy maintenance, payroll support,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in a generalist or HR business partner capacity.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations principles.
• Experience administering HR policies, benefits, leave programs, performance management, and employee records.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with managers and leadership to address performance issues, disciplinary actions, employee coaching, and corrective action plans.
• Administer and maintain HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and related documentation.
• Support performance management processes, including annual reviews, goal setting, performance improvement plans, and employee development initiatives.
• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring accurate documentation and a consistent employee experience.
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, employee inquiries, and coordination with benefits providers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support payroll administration by reviewing employee changes, addressing discrepancies, and coordinating with payroll as needed.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and assist with required reporting and audits.
• Coordinate leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other applicable leave programs.
• Analyze HR data and prepare reports related to turnover, employee engagement, retention, and other workforce metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, and workplace culture programs.
• Support organizational changes, HR projects, and other initiatives as business needs evolve.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy administration

Performance management

Compliance

HRIS

Payroll coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Job description

Senior HR Generalist

Birmingham, AL | Full-Time | On-site

$75,000-$95,000

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources functions and serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership. This individual will play a key role in employee relations, HR policy administration, performance management, compliance, benefits, and day‑to‑day HR operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on HR professional who can balance strategic initiatives with daily responsibilities, exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive matters, and help foster a positive, compliant, and productive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with managers and leadership to address performance issues, disciplinary actions, employee coaching, and corrective action plans.
• Administer and maintain HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and related documentation.
• Support performance management processes, including annual reviews, goal setting, performance improvement plans, and employee development initiatives.
• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring accurate documentation and a consistent employee experience.
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, employee inquiries, and coordination with benefits providers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support payroll administration by reviewing employee changes, addressing discrepancies, and coordinating with payroll as needed.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and assist with required reporting and audits.
• Coordinate leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other applicable leave programs.
• Analyze HR data and prepare reports related to turnover, employee engagement, retention, and other workforce metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, and workplace culture programs.
• Support organizational changes, HR projects, and other initiatives as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in a generalist or HR business partner capacity.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations principles.
• Experience administering HR policies, benefits, leave programs, performance management, and employee records.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and manage multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret policies and apply them consistently.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be approachable, organized, and solutions‑oriented, with the confidence to advise managers and navigate sensitive employee situations. They will bring a strong working knowledge of HR operations, a proactive mindset, and the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an organization where you can make a meaningful impact across the employee experience, partner closely with leadership, and contribute to the continued development and effectiveness of the HR function.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).