Human Resources Assistant
Jersey Shore, PA - USA
Job Summary
Title: Human Resources Assistant
Location: Jersey Shore Pennsylvania
Reports To: Human Resource Manager
Pay/Salary: $45000 per year
Job Description
Terrapin is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join our growing company. As a Clinton County Pennsylvania - based cannabis company Terrapin is a pioneer in the emerging industry. Terrapin is a cultivator and processor of high-quality medical and recreational cannabis products. With over 15 years of industry experience Terrapin was licensed to operate in the Pennsylvania marketplace in 2017 growing to more than 200 employees.
In this role you will provide essential administrative support to the Human Resources department assisting with the day-to-day operations of the HR team. This is a foundational role perfect for an individual looking to build a career in Human Resources offering hands-on experience in recruitment employee relations onboarding and HR data management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and physical personnel files.
- Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing recruitment training grievances performance evaluations).
- Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data such as absences bonuses and leaves.
- Manage the shared HR inbox responding to routine employee inquiries regarding policies benefits and standard operating procedures.
- Assist with full-cycle recruiting efforts: format job descriptions post open roles to job boards and review initial resumes.
- Facilitate the new hire onboarding process including assembling new hire packets managing I-9 verifications and coordinating IT equipment setup.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and the employee handbook.
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Psychology or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 02 years of experience in an office environment; previous HR internship or administrative experience is highly preferred.
- Confidentiality: Strict adherence to maintaining the privacy and security of sensitive employee data.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Organization: Strong time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy
- Technical Proficiency: Comfort navigating MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) or Google Workspace; familiarity with HR software ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) or HRIS (e.g. Isolved/Paragon) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Proficient in Google Suite
Benefits
- Parental Leave upon 1 yr of employment
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) w/company match upon 1yr of employment
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
If you require a reasonable accommodation you may contact us at
About Terrapin
Founded in Boulder Colorado in 2009 as Terrapin Care Station the legacy family-owned cannabis company in 2017 was one of the first 12 initial recipients of a Pennsylvania medical cannabis grower/processor license. With a headquarters in Boulder Colo. that oversees operations in Clinton County Pennsylvania Terrapin is consistently held as an industry model for patient-focused cultivation and production of high-quality medical cannabis products. Terrapins medical cannabis products can be found in every dispensary in Pennsylvania thanks to a loyal patient base that appreciates our commitment to quality transparency and affordable products. With a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and advancing equity across the industry Terrapin believes in planting local roots. We operate in Pennsylvania under the brands: Double Bear (extracts vapes and troches) The Woods (premium flower) Terrapin (whole flower) and Resolute Remedies (topicals capsules and tinctures). Terrapin has plans to open dispensary operations in Pennsylvania and is actively pursuing locations. For more information visit .
Disclosure: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. These statements are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Duties responsibilities and skills may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The physical demands described are generally representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request and in accordance with applicable law. Terrapin is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color national origin age disability veteran status genetic data gender identity sexual orientation religion or other legally protected status or any other classification protected by federal state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation you may contact Human Resources.
Required Experience:
Junior IC