What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Associate position at Berkshire Roots?
Role Summary:
Overall administrative support for the Human Resource functions for Berkshire Roots including the opportunity to participate in a wide range of HR activities. Tasks include payroll processing, benefits administration, recruiting, compliance management and culture development in a growth-stage company.
The perfect candidate will have the ability to track and organize multiple projects happening during the same timeframe. An equal combination of a professional, friendly and positive approach is key for success.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Process bi-weekly payroll through an outside payroll provider. Create and send reports from queries in the system
- Enter and update all employee information in the HRIS as well as updating personnel files. Ensure that all proper forms and documentation are completed and in the files.
- Place recruitment advertisements and web postings. Track incoming resumes to determine successful posting sources.
- Schedule new hire orientation meetings, requesting IT set ups and completion of new hire paperwork including agent badging through the CCC.
- Write and send monthly updates regarding new employees, anniversaries and company updates.
- Assist in planning and preparing for company events and/or meetings including normal internal meetings, employee application lunches and wellness initiatives.
- Assist at Job Fairs as needed. Prepare materials for it.
- Prepare and track benefit enrollment packages for newly eligible employees on a monthly basis. Ensure that all employees file an enrollment or declination form in a timely manner.
- Administrative support to update company policies and employee handbook as per Human Resources Director.
- Assist with yearly license renewal as guided by the Director of HR.
- Support the administrative functions of workers compensation claims, including approving medical billing.
- Assist with special projects throughout the company as time permits.
Key Relationships: Director of Human Resources, CEO, and Department Heads. You will be a primary contact for all associates’ benefits and personnel data support needs.
Education/ Experience/ Skills:
- 1 years of Generalist or office management experience
- Fluency in written and spoken English, multi-lingual a plus.
- Excellent computer skills use of Microsoft Office. Ability to learn and use new programs as needed.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Confidentiality.
- Proven organizational skills and abilities.
- Customer-service mindset to meet the needs of all associates in a timely and professional manner.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of employees throughout the entire company.
- Time and project management skills to increase the ability to reach goals. Ability to multi-task; make and meet deadlines and work independently.
- An appreciation for and interest in the Cannabis Industry.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job.
This is a full-time position located at our main cultivation and dispensary location in Pittsfield, Massachusetts in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
Why us? Berkshire Roots is the leading cannabis purveyor in Western Massachusetts, home to the largest indoor cannabis grow space in the Berkshires. We’ve been bringing wellness to our community with cannabis since 2018. We support our community through volunteering, donations to local nonprofits and creating jobs.
Berkshire Roots, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We value an innovative and collaborative culture, celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit berkshireroots.com to learn more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
