HR Generalist – Payroll & HR Operations

Job Title: HR Generalist – Payroll & HR Operations Location: Tempe, AZ – 100% onsite Pay Range: $65,000–$70,000 annually

Vaco has partnered with a well-established organization in Tempe that is seeking an HR Generalist to provide hands-on support across payroll and day-to-day HR operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll activities for a local employee population, including timekeeping review, employee updates, deductions, reporting, and final payroll processing.
• Serve as a day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers, providing timely support and guidance on workplace questions and HR processes.
• Coordinate key employee lifecycle activities, including hiring support, new hire onboarding, employee changes, and separations.
• Support benefits administration, leave tracking, employee documentation, and accurate maintenance of HRIS records.
• Partner with local management and HR leadership on employee relations matters, policy implementation, compliance efforts, and HR process improvements.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Human Resources experience with exposure to multiple areas of HR.
• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience

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