Temporary HR Generalist

Vaco
$ 39.00-$46.00 hour
United States, Connecticut, Danbury
Feb 14, 2025
Position Title: Temporary HR Generalist Our manufacturing client is seeking an experienced and adaptable HR Generalist to join their team on a temporary basis. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with managers and employees to support key HR functions, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. If you are passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and thrive in fast-paced environments, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: Act as an HR business partner to site leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, performance management, and policy implementation. Manage onboarding for new hires, ensuring a seamless transition into the company. Support recruitment efforts for direct labor roles, partnering with hiring managers to meet production and operational needs. Provide expertise in employee relations, serving as a resource for HR policies, issue resolution, and workplace best practices. Oversee performance evaluation programs, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in employee development. Administer compensation processes and assist in leave administration (FMLA, ADA, etc.). Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Assist in coordinating employee recognition programs and special HR initiatives. Qualifications: 3-5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of employment laws and benefit programs (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA). Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization. High attention to detail and proficiency in HRIS systems and record-keeping. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Vaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 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 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 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 agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's 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 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 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.