Vaco by Highspring · 8 hours ago
Human Resources Business Partner
Vaco by Highspring is a well-established, employee-owned company in the commercial construction and services industry, seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join its Bay Area team. The role involves partnering with business leaders to support employee benefits, compliance, recognition, rewards, and core HR operations.
Responsibilities
Develop, administer, and maintain employee benefits programs across the organization and affiliated entities
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries
Oversee employee leave administration
Act as liaison with benefits brokers
Partner with HR colleagues on recognition, rewards, and service award programs
Schedule and deliver benefits education and training
Communicate benefits updates and regional compliance requirements
Administer the performance management platform
Manage the full employee lifecycle: offers, onboarding, offboarding, status changes, records, and HR systems
Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws
Produce intermediate-level Excel reports related to headcount, compensation, and workforce analytics
Complete required state and federal HR reporting
Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies and programs
Support and manage training related to hiring, performance management, promotions, terminations, and anti-harassment
Partner with unions and field leadership to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including union-related payroll matters
Maintain and update job descriptions
Participate in meetings, HR initiatives, and ongoing professional development
Qualification
Required
6+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years focused on employee benefits and compensation
Experience across multiple HR disciplines, including: Employee Benefits & Leave Management, Compensation, Recognition & Rewards, HR Systems (HRIS), Legislative & Regulatory Compliance, Employee Relations
Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, formulas)
Strong coaching, communication, and conflict management skills
High level of integrity, discretion, emotional intelligence, and accountability
Ability to travel to regional offices as needed
Preferred
Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or Lattice is a plus
Exposure to union environments and the construction industry is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including HSA/HRA options)
401(k) with company match
Unlimited PTO
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Gym reimbursement
Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, legal assistance, identity protection, and more)
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase