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HR Generalist

Vaco Recruiter Services, 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)

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