HR Generalist

Renew Cannabis Co.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Cannabis is seeking an HR Generalist in Phoenix, AZ to support the HR team by auditing policies, running reports, creating dashboards and coordinating implementations.

You will advise managers, handle employee relations, investigations, payroll coordination, benefits, leave administration, HRIS quality, and ensure compliance across states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• 3+ years progressive HR experience with 2+ years in senior HR leadership; multi-state experience preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred; SHRM-CP or PHR considered with equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to managers and employees on policies and employee relations matters.
• Manage complex employee relations issues including investigations and corrective actions.
• Lead workers’ compensation processes including claim intake, communication with carriers, incident tracking, and return-to-work coordination.
• Partner closely with payroll on auditing hours, identifying discrepancies, resolving pay issues, and ensuring accurate labor reporting.
• Administer benefits programs, support escalated employee questions, and coordinate with vendors to resolve issues.
• Support FMLA, ADA, and all leave-related processes, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
• Manage HRIS data accuracy, run reports, and maintain confidential employee records.
• Lead compliance initiatives across multiple states, including audits and regulatory updates.
• Mentor HR team members and provide training to build organizational knowledge in employee relations, benefits, and payroll practices.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and general HR operations as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure all HR practices align with federal, state, local, and cannabis industry regulations.

Skills

Employment law

Employee relations

Investigations

HRIS

Compensation

Benefits

Leave administration

Performance management

Workforce planning

Analytics

Strategic leadership

Communication

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Emotional intelligence

Relationship building

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

HR Generalist -
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Human Resources
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Pay Range: $52,000 - $55,000 annually (DOE)

Position Summary:

This role is meant to support the business by continuously auditing the company's policies. The HR manager should be running reports to validate the information being organized, creating dashboards, and managing implementations across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, guiding policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, including investigations, performance concerns, and corrective actions.
• Lead workers’ compensation processes, including claim intake, communication with carriers, incident tracking, and return-to-work coordination.
• Partner closely with payroll on auditing hours, identifying discrepancies, resolving pay issues, and ensuring accurate labor reporting.
• Administer benefits programs, support escalated employee questions, and coordinate with vendors to resolve issues.
• Support FMLA, ADA, and all leave-related processes, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
• Manage HRIS data accuracy, run reports, and maintain confidential employee records.
• Lead compliance initiatives, including audits, regulatory updates, and policy enhancements across multiple states.
• Mentor HR team members and provide training to build organizational knowledge in employee relations, benefits, and payroll practices.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and general HR operations as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure all HR practices align with federal, state, local, and cannabis industry regulations.

What Success Looks Like - Metrics:

• Improved processes
• Compliance audit success
• Reduced liability through proper leave management
• High engagement
• Timely employee relations resolution
• Successful strategic HR initiatives

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field required; Master's preferred.
• Work Experience: 3+ years progressive HR experience with 2+ years in senior HR leadership; multi-state experience preferred.
• Hard Skills: Employment law, employee relations, investigations, HRIS, compensation, benefits, leave administration, performance management, workforce planning, analytics.
• Soft Skills: Strategic leadership, communication, coaching, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, relationship building, integrity.
• Certifications & License: SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred; SHRM-CP or PHR considered with equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use office equipment, lift to 25 lbs., and travel between company locations as needed.

Work Environment:

• Professional office environment with periodic travel to retail, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and corporate locations. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mint Cannabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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