Good Day Farm · 15 hours ago
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelGood Day Farm is dedicated to creating and curating high-quality cannabis products while supporting their local community. The Senior Human Resources Generalist will provide support in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and workforce planning, while also serving as a backup for HR leadership.
AgricultureAlternative MedicineCannabisFarming
Responsibilities
Supports talent acquisition efforts with the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions – creating and updating job descriptions and managing recruiting efforts
Assists with the onboarding of new hires – conducting orientation and ensuring new hire forms are completed, processed in the respective systems (HCMS, background check software, E-Verify and state badge system) and filed in the personnel files and enrolls the employee in the timekeeping system
Collaborates with managers and supervisors to ensure a successful recruiting and onboarding experience
Performs tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave (ADA, FMLA, Military Leave…); disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, engagement, and morale; occupational health, safety, and workers compensation; unemployment and turnover, and training and development
Responds to unemployment claims, appeals and telephone hearings and tracks the outcome
Assists with benefits enrollment and benefit changes entering the information into the Human Capital Management system and the benefit carrier sites. Processes COBRA
Manages transfers, promotions, demotions, terminations, and any other compensation changes. Completes verification paperwork, medical withholding paperwork and any other compliance employee paperwork
Administers the timekeeping and attendance system - ensures accuracy of data by verifying correct punches, correct pay and correct work labor accounts, final approval and sign off, by adding missing timecard punches, and by coding absences; assists employees with any questions they may have regarding payroll and time discrepancies
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate management
Participates in the administration of the employee performance management process
Provides support to employees on HR matters and ensures confidentiality of personnel information
Facilitates Employee Relations cases through investigations with the involved parties working with Internal and External Legal Counsel. Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
Helps create and administer various human resources plans and procedures for employees; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; and obtains employee acknowledgements
Develops and refines HR-related approaches, policies, and procedures for the company, to support business objectives
Partners with management to ensure company initiatives are met that includes but is not limited to performance management, goal setting, succession planning and development for team members
Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include compliance training, anti-harassment training, etc
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance; performs audits as required
Stays up to date on trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
Performs all other duties as assigned
Duties may vary per location
Qualification
Required
Supports talent acquisition efforts with the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions – creating and updating job descriptions and managing recruiting efforts
Assists with the onboarding of new hires – conducting orientation and ensuring new hire forms are completed, processed in the respective systems (HCMS, background check software, E-Verify and state badge system) and filed in the personnel files and enrolls the employee in the timekeeping system
Collaborates with managers and supervisors to ensure a successful recruiting and onboarding experience
Performs tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave (ADA, FMLA, Military Leave…); disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, engagement, and morale; occupational health, safety, and workers compensation; unemployment and turnover, and training and development
Responds to unemployment claims, appeals and telephone hearings and tracks the outcome
Assists with benefits enrollment and benefit changes entering the information into the Human Capital Management system and the benefit carrier sites. Processes COBRA
Manages transfers, promotions, demotions, terminations, and any other compensation changes. Completes verification paperwork, medical withholding paperwork and any other compliance employee paperwork
Administers the timekeeping and attendance system - ensures accuracy of data by verifying correct punches, correct pay and correct work labor accounts, final approval and sign off, by adding missing timecard punches, and by coding absences; assists employees with any questions they may have regarding payroll and time discrepancies
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate management
Participates in the administration of the employee performance management process
Provides support to employees on HR matters and ensures confidentiality of personnel information
Facilitates Employee Relations cases through investigations with the involved parties working with Internal and External Legal Counsel. Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
Helps create and administer various human resources plans and procedures for employees; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; and obtains employee acknowledgements
Develops and refines HR-related approaches, policies, and procedures for the company, to support business objectives
Partners with management to ensure company initiatives are met that includes but is not limited to performance management, goal setting, succession planning and development for team members
Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include compliance training, anti-harassment training, etc
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance; performs audits as required
Stays up to date on trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
Performs all other duties as assigned
Duties may vary per location
Benefits
Insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401K
Employee Resource Groups
Company
Good Day Farm
Good Day Farm is a health-focused hemp grower that also offers venue spaces and barns intended to protect and preserve the environment.
Founded in 2020
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$66.49M2023-01-30Series Unknown· $2.59M
2021-10-26Undisclosed· $17.97M
2021-03-22Series Unknown· $9.7M
Leadership Team
Ryan Herget
Chief Executive Officer - Retail
Terence Fitch
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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