HR Generalist
Vaco LLC
Charlotte, NC
HR Generalist
Job Summary
The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting daily human resources operations and ensuring the effective delivery of HR services across the organization. This role handles a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, training, and HR reporting. The HR Generalist serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment & Onboarding
Assist with full-cycle recruitment (posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews).
Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
Maintain applicant tracking systems and recruitment records.
2. Employee Relations
Serve as a resource for employee inquiries and concerns.
Assist in resolving workplace conflicts and performance issues.
Support disciplinary processes and documentation.
3. Benefits & Compensation Administration
Administer employee benefits programs (health, retirement, leave).
Assist with payroll coordination and timekeeping processes.
Support compensation reviews and salary adjustments.
4. Compliance & Policy Implementation
Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
Assist in updating HR policies and employee handbook.
5. Training & Development
Coordinate training sessions and professional development programs.
Track training participation and compliance requirements.
Support performance review processes.
6. HR Reporting & Administration
Prepare HR reports and metrics (turnover, headcount, absenteeism).
Maintain HRIS data accuracy.
Support audits and internal reviews.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience:
2–5 years of HR experience in a generalist or similar role.
Skills & Competencies:
Knowledge of HR principles and employment laws.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Organizational and time management abilities.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also 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 and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “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 may access our policies here.
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;
- 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.