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HR Generalist

Vaco
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Aug 13, 2025
Manufacturing company is looking for an HR Generalistto join a collaborative HR team and help shape a positive, productive work environment across a diverse portfolio of brands. This individual will play a key role in talent support and internal operations; including hiring logistics, engagement programs, payroll coordination, compliance documentation, benefits administration, and employee development. With a focus on learning and growth initiatives, this role will partner closely with internal teams to support the full employee lifecycle. Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required. What You'll Do: Team & Talent Support Maintain and organize employee records and assist with the roll-out of people policies. Act as a resource for general HR questions and ensure smooth internal processes. Coordinate onboarding and offboarding procedures to ensure seamless transitions. Talent Acquisition Logistics Support hiring efforts through interview coordination, communication with applicants, and scheduling. Assist in sourcing and outreach for new talent. Collaborate with hiring managers on candidate selection processes. People Engagement & Culture Help plan and execute initiatives that build morale and community (e.g., recognition programs, social events, surveys). Monitor team feedback and support improvements in workplace culture. Reporting & Recordkeeping Prepare accurate reports for headcount, payroll activity, and HR compliance. Track training participation, onboarding metrics, and HR audit readiness. Payroll & Compensation Support Assist with data entry, adjustments, and validation of payroll inputs. Help resolve pay-related discrepancies in coordination with the payroll provider. Benefits & Compliance Provide support for employee benefits programs and answer questions related to coverage, eligibility, and enrollment. Help maintain compliance records and support reporting obligations (e.g., EEO data, ACA tracking). Vendor & Invoice Oversight Monitor and process HR-related invoices and ensure accurate reconciliation. Liaise with external service providers as needed. Learning & Development Focus Coordinate training calendars, schedule sessions, and support content delivery. Monitor completion and track the effectiveness of development programs. Partner with team leads to identify skills gaps and build resources for professional growth. Cross-Brand Collaboration Serve as an internal resource across multiple business units, adapting HR support as needed. Ensure alignment in practices and share insights across teams. Travel Occasional travel (up to 10%) to other locations may be necessary for team support and events. What You Bring: BAin Human Resources, Business, or a related field. Previous experience in a people operations or HR generalist-type role. Familiarity with full-cycle HR processes, including talent logistics, benefits, payroll coordination, and compliance. Exposure to learning and development or compensation programs is a plus. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal communication and the ability to work across teams. Comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. 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. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. 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. 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.