HR Generalist - Remote/Hybrid

HR Generalist (Multi-State Human Resources & Payroll) Department: Human Resources Reports To: Chief Operations Officer / Chief Executive Officer FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Corporate (Travel Required Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, and future markets) Position Summary NOBO is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on HR Generalist to lead all Human Resources and Payroll functions across our rapidly growing multi-state cannabis organization.

This role is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support the company's operational objectives while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

As a key member of the leadership team, the HR Generalist will oversee all aspects of Human Resources including payroll, employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, policy development, organizational development, training, and HRIS administration.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and is passionate about building a positive workplace culture while maintaining operational excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Human Resources Leadership Lead and oversee all Human Resources operations across multiple states.

Serve as the primary HR business partner to executive leadership and field management.

Develop HR strategies that support organizational growth and employee engagement.

Build scalable HR processes to support expansion into additional states.

Foster a culture centered on accountability, inclusion, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Maintain confidentiality regarding employee and company information.

Payroll Administration Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all company employees utilizing Wurk and other payroll platforms as needed.

Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, tax withholding, garnishments, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and final pay.

Maintain compliance with multi-state wage and hour laws.

Coordinate payroll audits and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Partner with Finance on payroll reporting and labor analysis.

Manage year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing.

Compliance & Employment Law Ensure compliance with: Federal employment laws Colorado employment regulations Michigan employment regulations Minnesota employment regulations Illinois employment regulations OSHA requirements EEOC regulations FMLA ADA PWFA FLSA Workers' Compensation State paid leave programs Cannabis industry employment regulations Maintain employee records in accordance with legal requirements.

Coordinate responses to audits, investigations, unemployment claims, and employment verifications.

Monitor changing employment legislation across all operating states.

Employee Relations Provide guidance to managers regarding: Performance management & Corrective action Investigations Conflict resolution Employee coaching Documentation Terminations Conduct workplace investiga...