Human Resources Generalist
Company Overview:
Kush Bottles, Inc. is a dynamic sales platform that provides unique products and services for both businesses and consumers in the cannabis industry. We are a dynamic and fast paced team working in an industry that is moving exceptionally quick. You will thrive in this environment if you seek a role where you want to have direct influence over the growth of our company, have an eagerness to learn, be a team player and willingness to be proactive. If so, we want to hear from you!
Founded in 2010 as a packaging and supplies company for dispensaries and growers, Kush Bottles regularly services more than 5,000 legally operated medical and adult-use dispensaries, growers, and producers across North America, South America, and Europe. The company has facilities in the largest U.S. cannabis markets and a local sales presence in every major U.S. cannabis market.
The company offers a unique, exciting and high energy environment for its employees to develop professionally while being a part of one of the fastest growing sectors globally. Kush Bottles was recently ranked #774 on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America and has been featured in media nationwide, including CNBC, Los Angeles Times, TheStreet.com, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine.
Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist will have experience with payroll, recruiting, interviewing and hiring new employees, managing benefits and advising employees and management staff on policies/procedures, state, and federal labor laws. This role will also own the HRIS database management and implementation of new programs and initiatives within the department. The HR Generalist will be expected to provide assistance by implementing human resources programs; solving performance problems and all functional areas that fall under the umbrella of HR. This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities while maintaining confidence, composure and confidentiality in all situations.
Receives Direction From:
Director of Human Resources
Provides Direction to:
No supervisory responsibilities
Examples of Essential Functions:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
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Implements human resources programs by providing human resources services, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance; completing personnel transactions.
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Analyzes, prepares and processes payroll data for multi-state pay groups; uses automated system to produce accurate, timely bi-monthly payroll.
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Assist HR Assistant with full-cycle recruiting process.
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Monitor pre-employment data and conduct background checks and informing management of any employment issues.
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Conduct meetings with all department Supervisors to survey needs of future talents and staffing needs.
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Provide supervisor training in the areas of recruiting, human resources and payroll processes and procedures, performance management.
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Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information; recommending courses of action.
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Job description approval including FLSA testing, as required.
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Creation and maintenance of SOPs for the HR department.
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Manage, coordinate and accurately track all leaves of absence including the interactive process.
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Assists with benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, disability, vacation, sick leave, leaves of absence, etc. to ensure correct deductions setup in HR system and withheld from employee paychecks.
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Assists with annual benefits open enrollment process.
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Facilitate annual review process.
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Provide administrative support for business, legal or governmental inquiries. Provide information as required.
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Assist the Director of HR with preparing and filing EEO-1, VETS-100 and employee censuses, as required by law or contractual obligations. Provide reports to management personnel as appropriate.
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Performs per-pay-period timesheet audits including review of exceptions and missing timesheets; contacts supervisors, as needed, to make corrections.
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Answers payroll and time and attendance inquiries as they arise.
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Assist HR Assistant with maintenance and organization of confidential payroll files.
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Runs and prepares various payroll and General Ledger reports on a per pay period basis as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and provides to Finance and Accounting.
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Manages monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting for Federal, State, and Local payroll taxes.
- Stay abreast of state and federal laws applicable to area of expertise suggesting procedure and policy changes as necessary.
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Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or required.
Qualifications Guidelines
Education/training/experience:
- Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree.
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3-5 years progressively responsible experience in assigned or related field.
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Prior experience with payroll and HRIS systems required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Computer skills: Microsoft Office. Microsoft Outlook. PC, Word, Excel, HR database software, Applicant tracking software. PowerPoint.
- PHR or other HR certification desired.
Knowledge of:
- Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws required, including but not limited to ADA, FMLA, COBRA, FLSA, ERISA
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Strong Excel and analysis knowledge is required
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Previous experience with implementing a new payroll provider and other new system implementation.
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Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability.
Physical Standards:
- This position requires frequently sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and operating a computer workstation
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Must have finger dexterity, ability to use keyboard/ten key
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Reach, stoop and lift office files, records or reports, typically weighing 20 pounds or less..
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Reasonable accommodations will be considered which would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
Kush Bottles offers a competitive compensation package with medical, dental and vision benefits in addition to various paid time off and equity opportunity! We believe in our workforce having a personal interest as stakeholders in order to encourage ownership in the overall success of the company.
Kush Bottles is an equal opportunity employer striving to create a diverse workforce and will make reasonable accommodations as necessary for qualified applicants.
Additional Info:
Company Website: http://www.kushbottles.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kushbottles
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kushbottles
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kushbottles
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kush-bottles