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ABOUT VANGUARD

VANGUARD LOGISTICS has been "making it fit to ship" and leading the less-than-container load (LCL) ocean shipping industry for over 40 years. Our 3,300+ shipping experts in local offices are passionate about delivering superior service to our customers around the globe. We know how to maximize space for the most efficient and fastest-possible shipping. But our services aren’t limited to LCL or even to ocean freight. Our range of products and services delivers end-to-end and door-to-door solutions for all of our customers' shipping needs - be they Ocean, Inland, Air or in the Warehouse. Today, we are the world’s premier LCL ocean freight consolidator, and we’re still pushing boundaries.

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Cypress, CA . This individual will play a key role in supporting our employees across multiple states, with a strong focus on health benefits administration , medical leave management , and workers’ compensation coordination . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now systems, applied knowledge of HR compliance, and the ability to effectively support a diverse and dynamic workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage employee health and welfare benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate and manage medical, personal, and FMLA/CFRA leave processes , ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Oversee the administrative management of workplace injuries , including processing claims, coordinating return-to-work programs, and managing workers’ compensation benefits in collaboration with insurance carriers and internal stakeholders.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, leave, workers’ comp, and HR policies .
• Know how to process employee changes in ADP Workforce Now , including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and leaves of absence.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reporting of all HR-related activities.
• Partner with payroll to ensure coordinated HR operations.
• Support general HR functions such as onboarding, employee relations , and HRIS data integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4 years of HR Generalist or related HR experience.
• Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Multi-state HR experience is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of benefits and leave administration , including FMLA, CFRA, and ADA.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation regulations and experience managing claims is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism.
• Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification is a plus.

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