Human Resources Associate

Texas Original; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is seeking an HR Associate to support recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations across Texas locations. You will manage ADP data, coordinate interviews, and assist with benefits and employee communications.

The role offers exposure to the full employee lifecycle in a regulated medical cannabis environment. Strong organizational and confidentiality skills are essential for success in this fast-paced office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 0-2 years of HR, recruiting, or related administrative role preferred; internship experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Enroll new employees in ADP and maintain employee data.
• Post jobs, screen resumes, and coordinate interviews.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and Day 1 setup.
• Maintain employee records and assist with LOAs, terminations, and promotions.
• Assist with benefit enrollment and employee inquiries.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

ATS

Excel

Job description

At Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, our mission is to create the highest quality medicine that changes people’s lives. We stand beside all who believe in safe, legal and effective access to this powerful medicine. As fellow Texans, we see this as our responsibility to take care of our neighbors. Our vision is to transform Texas through the power and the truth of medical cannabis. We work alongside physicians and their patients with current qualifying conditions to supply prescription cannabis that can change lives.

The HR Associate supports the Human Resources department with a primary focus on recruiting and onboarding, while gaining broad exposure to core HR generalist functions. This role is well suited to someone early in their HR career who is eager to build a foundation across the full employee lifecycle, including sourcing and hiring, onboarding, training coordination, and employee engagement. The HR Associate reports to the HR Director and works alongside a counterpart HR Associate, partnering closely to support the organization's locations statewide.

Essential Functions:

HRIS (ADP):

• Enroll new employees in ADP, including entering personal, job, and compensation information accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update employee information in ADP, including compensation, job titles, and reporting structures.

Recruiting & Onboarding:

• Partner with the HR Director to understand staffing needs and manage full-cycle recruitment.
• Post jobs, screen resumes, coordinate interviews, and support the offer process using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Manage pre-employment processes, including background checks and new hire paperwork.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, including ADP/system setup, orientation scheduling, and the Day 1 experience.

HR Operations & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (digital files).
• Track and support compliance with labor laws, EEO reporting, and company policies.
• Assist with policy implementation, communication, and updates.
• Monitor and process employee changes, including leaves of absence (LOAs), terminations, and promotions.
• Support internal audits and data reporting.

Benefits & Employee Support:

• Assist with benefit enrollment, qualifying life events, and open enrollment logistics.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, time off, and policies.
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.

General HR Administration:

• Support HR projects such as handbook updates, process improvements, and compliance rollouts.
• Create and run HR reports and dashboards as requested.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations, investigations, and training sessions.
• Coordinate HR communications and assist with internal events.
• Support the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), including assigning courses and tracking completion.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support the Culture Committee, including planning and coordinating employee engagement activities and events.
• Partner with the counterpart HR Associate to ensure consistent coverage and support across all Texas locations.
• Support other HR generalist functions as assigned to build well-rounded HR experience.
• Occasional travel between the Austin and Bastrop locations may be required.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ADP or another HRIS and an ATS preferred.
• Genuine interest in growing a career in Human Resources, with a desire to develop broad HR generalist experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 0-2 years of experience in HR, recruiting, or a related administrative role preferred; internship experience welcomed.
• Primarily an office environment; must be able to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Telehealth – Medical
• Telehealth – Mental Health Counseling
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Travel Reimbursement (if applicable)
• Gym Reimbursement up to $50/month
• & More

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.