HR / Payroll Generalist

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.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Payroll (Primary Focus)

• Process semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now or similar systems

Oversee timecard management, attendance tracking, and wage adjustments

Audit payroll for accuracy and partner with HR team members to resolve discrepancies

Maintain reporting and ensure compliance with California and multi-state wage & hour laws

Recruitment & Talent Support

Manage full-cycle recruiting for administrative, operational, and office roles

Collaborate with department leaders on staffing needs and requisition management

Conduct sourcing, screening, interviews, and offer coordination

Support workforce planning and hiring timelines

Leaves of Absence & Workers’ Compensation

Administer LOA programs including FMLA / CFRA, medical, parental, and personal leaves

Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and maintain communication with employees and leadership

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and maintain accurate documentation

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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

5 plus  years of HR experience with a strong emphasis on payroll, recruiting, and LOA administration

Strong Job Stability is important on resume

ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred

Solid understanding of California employment laws (multi-state experience a plus)

Strong communication skills and the ability to support multiple locations or teams

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling competing priorities

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.

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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.