Human Resource Specialist

ASHE Society’s Human Resource Specialist is responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle with a focus on talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and training. This role partners with operations and managers to attract, hire, and retain top talent while ensuring a positive and compliant workplace culture. The HR Specialist will also facilitate onboarding programs, address workplace concerns, and coordinate training initiatives to enhance employee engagement and performance.

Roles & Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with store managers to identify staffing needs and update job descriptions
• Post job openings on appropriate job boards
• Screen resumes, conduct initial phone interviews, and schedule candidate interviews
• Coordinate and sit in on open interviews with hiring managers
• Coordinate and conduct reference checks and create offer letters

Onboarding

• Prepare new hire paperwork and ensure all pre-employment requirements are met
• Conduct new hire orientations to introduce company culture, policies, and procedures
• Ensure a smooth transition for new employees into their roles
• Partner with managers to develop onboarding schedules for each position

Employee Relations

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns
• Support conflict resolution and workplace investigations in partnership with the HR Director
• Maintain a fair and respectful workplace while ensuring compliance with labor laws
• Assist in developing and maintaining employee engagement programs

Training & Development

• Coordinate and facilitate employee training programs
• Partner with managers to identify performance gaps and provide targeted training or coaching
• Track, monitor, and evaluate training program effectiveness; recommend improvements to increase engagement and knowledge retention
• Research and recommend new learning tools, resources, and technologies to enhance employee development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• HR certifications (plus but not required)
• 2–3 years of professional HR experience in areas such as recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and training and development
• Familiarity with HR best practices and understanding of employment laws (federal, state, and local) (cannabis compliance a big plus)
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes (recruitment, hiring, onboarding, retention, termination)
• Working knowledge of wage & hour laws, benefits administration basics, and compliance requirements
• Ability to handle employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledgeable and passionate about the Cannabis Industry (preferred)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Required to stand, bend, lift and engage in repetitive motion
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Noise level in this work environment is moderate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person