Vaco by Highspring
HR Generalist (HR & Payroll Focus) Culver CIty
Full-Time | Onsite/Hybrid Depending on Team Needs
$65K–$80K DOE | Direct Hire
We are partnering with a growing organization in the Los Angeles area seeking a highly skilled
HR Generalist with strong payroll experience
to support expanding HR teams. These roles offer the opportunity to work in structured, fast-paced environments while owning key HR functions across payroll, recruiting, compliance, and employee support. Full-Cycle Payroll (Primary Focus) Process semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll using
ADP Workforce Now
or similar systems Audit payroll for accuracy and partner with HR team members to resolve discrepancies Recruitment & Talent Support Manage full-cycle recruiting for administrative, operational, and office roles Support workforce planning and hiring timelines Administer LOA programs including FMLA/CFRA, medical, parental, and personal leaves Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and maintain communication with employees and leadership General HR Operations Support onboarding, offboarding, new hire setups, and employee lifecycle documentation Assist with performance review cycles, corrective action documentation, and HR compliance Partner with leadership to improve HR processes and contribute to HR initiatives Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees and managers Bachelor’s degree required ~5 plus years of HR experience
with a strong emphasis on payroll, recruiting, and LOA administration ~ Experience in structured, process-driven environments preferred
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. 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
. 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. 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
. the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; office location and other geographic considerations; 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.
HR Generalist with strong payroll experience
to support expanding HR teams. These roles offer the opportunity to work in structured, fast-paced environments while owning key HR functions across payroll, recruiting, compliance, and employee support. Full-Cycle Payroll (Primary Focus) Process semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll using
ADP Workforce Now
or similar systems Audit payroll for accuracy and partner with HR team members to resolve discrepancies Recruitment & Talent Support Manage full-cycle recruiting for administrative, operational, and office roles Support workforce planning and hiring timelines Administer LOA programs including FMLA/CFRA, medical, parental, and personal leaves Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and maintain communication with employees and leadership General HR Operations Support onboarding, offboarding, new hire setups, and employee lifecycle documentation Assist with performance review cycles, corrective action documentation, and HR compliance Partner with leadership to improve HR processes and contribute to HR initiatives Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees and managers Bachelor’s degree required ~5 plus years of HR experience
with a strong emphasis on payroll, recruiting, and LOA administration ~ Experience in structured, process-driven environments preferred
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. 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
. 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. 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
. the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; office location and other geographic considerations; 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.