HR Generalist

Be the Trusted Resource That Helps People Thrive At Cornbread Hemp, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an HR Generalist who genuinely enjoys helping others, values consistency, and takes pride in creating an exceptional employee experience. If you're the type of person who enjoys making people feel welcome, naturally earns trust, thrives in an organized environment, and finds satisfaction in keeping important details accurate and on track, we'd love to meet you. Reporting directly to our Vice President of People, you'll play a key role in supporting every stage of the employee experience, from welcoming new team members and answering day-to-day questions to supporting payroll, benefits, recruiting, compliance, and employee engagement initiatives. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with 2–5 years of HR experience who wants to broaden their knowledge while receiving direct mentorship and increasing responsibility as both the HR department and thecompany continue to grow. What You'll Love About This Role You’ll become one of the first people employees turn to when they have questions, need guidance, or simply need someone who listens. You’ll enjoy working within established systems and processes while helping improve them over time. You’ll balance meaningful interactions with employees while also ensuring the important administrative details behind the scenes are completed accurately and consistently. You’ll work alongside an experienced HR leader who is committed to helping you grow professionally and expand your career. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the daily experience of every employee at Cornbread Hemp. We're Looking For Someone Who... Naturally enjoys helping others and building trusting relationships. Communicates with warmth, patience, and professionalism. Remains calm and composed when handling sensitive or confidential matters. Appreciates structure, organization, and well-defined processes. Enjoys completing work accurately and thoroughly. Takes pride in following through on commitments. Can comfortably transition between interacting with employees and completing detailed administrative work. Welcomes coaching and enjoys learning from experienced leaders. Takes ownership of responsibilities without needing constant supervision. Looks for ways to improve processes while respecting established procedures. Values teamwork and contributes positively to the culture around them. What You’ll Be Doing Welcome new employees through a thoughtful, organized onboarding experience. Coordinate new hire paperwork, equipment, system access, and onboarding sessions. Serve as a trusted resource for employees by answering HR questions with professionalism, empathy, and discretion. Help interpret and administer company policies fairly and consistently. Support payroll processing and maintain accurate employee information within Gusto. Maintain organized HR records, I-9 documentation, leave tracking, and compliance files. Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, and communication with candidates and hiring managers. Assist employees with benefits questions and enrollment activities. Prepare employee communications and organizational announcements. Help coordinate employee recognition programs, celebrations, and engagement activities that strengthen our culture. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and recommend practical solutions. Support special projects and continue expanding your HR knowledge as you grow into the role. Required Qualifications 2–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR operations role. Working knowledge of employment law fundamentals, including FMLA, FLSA, and ADA. Experience working with HRIS platforms; Gusto experience is a plus. Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee information. Ability to work full-time onsite at our Louisville headquarters. Preferred Qualifications SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. Why Cornbread Hemp? We're building something special and we believe great companies are built by great people. You'll join a collaborative, supportive team where your work matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your professional development is a priority. As our company continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to grow alongside it, gaining exposure to every aspect of Human Resources while helping shape an outstanding employee experience. If you're looking for an HR career where you can make a meaningful difference every day while continuing to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you. Cornbread Hemp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr