Job Description

HR Retention Associate

• 50% regional travel throughout Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas. (Company Car Provided w/Gas and Insurance)
• Seeking local candidates to New Orleans, Louisiana

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary up to $50K-55K annually
• 10% discretionary bonus
• Company vehicle provided(including gas, maintenance, and insurance)
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Voluntary benefits (legal assistance, identity theft, pet insurance, critical illness, etc.)
• Public transportation or parking reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Full onboarding and training program
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

We are currently seeking an HR Retention Associate to join a performance-driven organization committed to employee experience and workforce development. This role is ideal for an early-career HR or talent professional who is passionate about creating meaningful connections with frontline employees and supporting strong retention practices.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Candidates must be local, position will include 50% regular travel to locations throughout the South including Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas and surrounding areas as required within driving distance.

This is a field-based position supporting multiple locations within the Deep South Region. Candidates must have the ability to travel to sites within driving distance on a weekly basis.

About the Role:

The Engagement & Onboarding Specialist will serve as the bridge between newly hired employees and operational leadership, ensuring that every new team member experiences a thoughtful and inclusive onboarding process. This role plays a key part in advancing employee retention, engagement, and connection to company values during the first crucial months of employment.

You'll work closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and site leadership to coordinate events, track engagement data, conduct stay interviews, and support employee communications and recognition programs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow in HR, operations, or employee engagement space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for onboarding, engagement, and early retention efforts across designated locations.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and site leaders to support seamless handoffs from hire to Day One.
• Conduct stay interviews and pulse surveys to identify trends and improve the employee experience.
• Support coordination of virtual and in-person events that foster employee connection, belonging, and recognition.
• Assist in the facilitation of new hire orientations, onboarding programs, and DEI initiatives tied to early tenure.
• Track new hire retention data and engagement KPIs to inform workforce strategies.
• Maintain documentation and tools to improve onboarding processes and communications.
• Collaborate with operational teams to deploy training content and engagement campaigns.

Candidate Profile:

• Min 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, or operations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (HR, Business, or related majors ideal).
• Personable, caring, and enthusiastic about helping others succeed in their roles.
• Able to manage time independently, work across multiple departments, and build relationships at all levels.
• Comfortable traveling weekly to sites across the Deep South (must have valid driver's license).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Workday or similar HRIS is a plus.
• Familiarity with social media or digital tools used for employee communications is a bonus.

This is a highly visible, high-impact opportunity for someone looking to grow their career while making a real difference in how employees experience their first steps with a company. If you thrive on connection, logistics, and helping others feel seen and supported-you'll thrive here.

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 referenced salary range 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.

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.

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