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Employee Relations & HR Project Specialist

Vaco
$43.00 - $45.00 / hr
United States, California, Huntington Beach
May 13, 2026
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations & HR Project Specialist to support the Huntington Beach site during a period of transition and increased workload. This role will serve as the primary on?site HR lead while the HR Manager is out on PTO and will play a key role in driving a corporate Employee Handbook revision project in partnership with an external consulting firm. This position is well?suited for an HR professional with strong employee relations, compliance, and project management experience, who is comfortable operating independently while collaborating closely with site and corporate leadership. The role will be based full?time onsite in Huntington Beach and will provide day?to?day HR operational oversight, support two junior HR team members, and act as a trusted partner to site and corporate leadership. Key Responsibilities Site HR & Employee Relations Support Serve as the primary HR point of contact for the Huntington Beach location during the HR Manager's absence Oversee day?to?day HR operations, ensuring consistent and compliant handling of employee relations matters Provide guidance on employee relations issues including performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation Support managers and employees with HR questions and concerns, ensuring a professional and consistent employee experience Partner with site leadership on workforce issues, compliance matters, and employee engagement topics Compliance & Policy Oversight Ensure HR practices and employee relations activities align with federal, state (California), and local employment laws Review and advise on compliance?related issues impacting the site Serve as a subject matter resource on HR policy interpretation and application Employee Handbook Revision Project Act as the internal project lead for the corporate Employee Handbook revision initiative Partner with an external consulting firm responsible for drafting the handbook content Review draft materials for accuracy, compliance, clarity, and alignment with company practices Coordinate feedback, revisions, and approvals across HR and leadership stakeholders Manage timelines, deliverables, and documentation to ensure the project is completed efficiently and on schedule Team Leadership & Collaboration Provide day?to?day guidance, support, and prioritization assistance to two junior HR team members Ensure consistent execution of HR processes across the site Foster effective communication between site leadership and corporate HR partners Qualifications Required 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with a strong focus on employee relations and compliance Solid working knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices Experience supporting site?level HR operations in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated environment preferred Demonstrated ability to manage HR projects, coordinate stakeholders, and drive work to completion Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with site leadership Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities in a fast?paced environment Preferred Prior experience leading or supporting employee handbook or policy revision projects Experience supporting HR leadership coverage or transition periods Background partnering with external HR, legal, or compliance consultants 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 (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, 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. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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 your 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.