Human Resources Associate
Austin, Texas
Corporate – Human Resources /
Full-time /
Hybrid
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.
We are looking for a highly organized and self-motivated HR Associate to support a wide range of Human Resources functions. This role will have primary responsibility for multi-state payroll processing and recruiting, while also supporting employee onboarding, compliance, benefits, and HR administrative tasks. This is a hands-on role suited for someone with strong ADP Workforce Now experience and a passion for delivering excellent employee support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll & HRIS (ADP):
- Accurately process biweekly payroll across multiple states using ADP Workforce Now
- Audit payroll data for accuracy including timecards, deductions, and tax setups
- Maintain and update employee information in ADP, including compensation, job titles, and reporting structures
- Monitor and respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws and state-specific requirements
- Recruiting & Onboarding:
- Partner with HR Director to understand staffing needs and manage full-cycle recruitment
- Post jobs, screen resumes, coordinate interviews, and support the offer process
- Manage pre-employment processes (background checks, paperwork, etc.)
- Facilitate new hire onboarding including system setup, orientation scheduling, and 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 (LOAs, terminations, 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
What you'll need to succeed:
- 2–4 years of HR experience, including payroll and recruiting
- Strong proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (payroll and HR modules)
- Multi-state payroll experience required; experience with CA, TX, CO, or IL is a plus
- Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Sharepoint)
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field preferred
Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
