HR Generalist
Vaco, Camarillo, CA, United States
HR Generalist
Location: Camarillo, CA - Onsite 5 days/week
Compensation: $80,000-$85,000
Type: Open to both direct hire and temp-to-hire candidates
Overview
A well-established nonprofit organization in Camarillois seeking a skilled and proactive HR Generalist to join their team. This is a highly visible, hands-on role supporting all HR operations. The ideal candidate is an independent, detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises strong judgment, and communicates with professionalism and discretion. This opportunity is looking to pay between 75k-80k and is open to considering candidates at both a direct hire or temp-to-hire capacity.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle leave of absence processes, including FMLA, CFRA, disability, and personal leaves
Coordinate employee accommodation requests in compliance with ADA and California law
Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations matters, investigations, and documentation
Draft HR communications, including coaching memos, corrective action letters, and policy updates
Support recruiting efforts, including screening, interview coordination, and hiring manager partnership
Maintain employee files, HRIS data accuracy, and audit-ready HR records
Support onboarding, offboarding, and general HR administration
Assist with benefits questions, open enrollment, and broker communication
Ensure compliance with California labor laws and nonprofit HR standards
Collaborate with finance and payroll teams as needed for employee changes
Ideal Candidate
Self-starter who takes ownership and works well with minimal supervision
Strong judgment and professionalism when handling sensitive situations
Comfortable in a high-touch, mission-driven environment
Excellent written communication skills; HR documentation is a core function of this role
Able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic workplace
Comfortable working in a campus setting where families and children are present on site
Requirements
3-5 years of HR Generalist experience
Experience in the non-profit industry is preferred, not required
Strong knowledge of California employment law
Experience managing leave of absence and employee accommodations
Solid employee relations background
Experience with an HRIS system (Paycom a plus)
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
Must be able to pass an extensive background check, including Live Scan, DOJ clearance, TB test, physical, and community care licensing (cannabis included as this is a federal contractor)
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, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, 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. 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 you 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.
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Location: Camarillo, CA - Onsite 5 days/week
Compensation: $80,000-$85,000
Type: Open to both direct hire and temp-to-hire candidates
Overview
A well-established nonprofit organization in Camarillois seeking a skilled and proactive HR Generalist to join their team. This is a highly visible, hands-on role supporting all HR operations. The ideal candidate is an independent, detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises strong judgment, and communicates with professionalism and discretion. This opportunity is looking to pay between 75k-80k and is open to considering candidates at both a direct hire or temp-to-hire capacity.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle leave of absence processes, including FMLA, CFRA, disability, and personal leaves
Coordinate employee accommodation requests in compliance with ADA and California law
Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations matters, investigations, and documentation
Draft HR communications, including coaching memos, corrective action letters, and policy updates
Support recruiting efforts, including screening, interview coordination, and hiring manager partnership
Maintain employee files, HRIS data accuracy, and audit-ready HR records
Support onboarding, offboarding, and general HR administration
Assist with benefits questions, open enrollment, and broker communication
Ensure compliance with California labor laws and nonprofit HR standards
Collaborate with finance and payroll teams as needed for employee changes
Ideal Candidate
Self-starter who takes ownership and works well with minimal supervision
Strong judgment and professionalism when handling sensitive situations
Comfortable in a high-touch, mission-driven environment
Excellent written communication skills; HR documentation is a core function of this role
Able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic workplace
Comfortable working in a campus setting where families and children are present on site
Requirements
3-5 years of HR Generalist experience
Experience in the non-profit industry is preferred, not required
Strong knowledge of California employment law
Experience managing leave of absence and employee accommodations
Solid employee relations background
Experience with an HRIS system (Paycom a plus)
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
Must be able to pass an extensive background check, including Live Scan, DOJ clearance, TB test, physical, and community care licensing (cannabis included as this is a federal contractor)
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, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, 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. 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 you 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.
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