HR Generalist

Vaco LLC

Irvine, CA
Today

Highlights

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.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Irvine, CA
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size	2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded	2002
Website	http://www.vaco.com/

Description

HR Generalist - Temp to Hire

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established organization in Orange County seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its Human Resources team. This is a hands-on role supporting employees and managers across a variety of day-to-day HR functions. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys being involved in multiple areas of HR, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is comfortable balancing employee support, compliance, administration, and HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

Support HR activities throughout the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, employee changes, and separations
Maintain employee records, documentation, and HR system information
Assist with payroll-related processes, timekeeping, and employee data
Support leaves of absence, workplace claims, and related documentation
Serve as a resource to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and general employee questions
Help ensure compliance with applicable California and federal employment regulations
Participate in employee engagement, recognition, and other people-focused initiatives
Assist with HR reporting, audits, and process improvements
Partner with HR leadership on employee matters requiring additional guidance or escalation

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally in a broad Generalist capacity
Strong knowledge of California employment practices and regulations
Experience supporting areas such as onboarding, payroll coordination, employee records, compliance, and employee separations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information professionally
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Multi-state HR exposure is a plus

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being a true HR Generalist and wants exposure across multiple areas of the HR function. The position offers variety, visibility, and the opportunity to work closely with both employees and leadership while helping strengthen HR processes and the overall employee experience.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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.

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. 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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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.

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;
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.

About Company

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic stafﬁng for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, ﬁnance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions ﬁrm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies ﬁnd talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 ofﬁces across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.