Human Resources Generalist (Bilingual – English/Spanish)

Compensation: $60-80k (w/ potential to go higher DOE)

Full-Time

A leading, fast-growing cannabis operator in California is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support a growing workforce across multiple HR functions. This is a hands-on role ideal for an HR professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working closely with both employees and leadership in a regulated, fast-paced environment.

This position offers long-term growth potential, with a clear path toward HR leadership as the organization continues to scale.

What You’ll Do

Employee Relations & Support

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to attendance, workplace conduct, and policy adherence
• Partner with supervisors and managers on performance conversations and corrective action documentation
• Assist with employee relations investigations and issue resolution as needed

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Support full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles
• Coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding activities
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience

HRIS & Data Management

• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS
• Assist with headcount, turnover, and compliance reporting
• Support audits, system updates, and process improvements

Benefits & Compensation Support

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and basic administration questions
• Support compensation changes, promotions, and job updates
• Partner with HR leadership during annual reviews and benefits renewals

Compliance & Policy Support

• Ensure HR practices align with internal policies and state/federal regulations
• Support compliance, safety, and workplace training initiatives
• Assist with documentation for audits and regulatory requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, manufacturing, and leadership teams
• Assist with special HR projects as the organization grows

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• 2–4+ years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR role
• Working knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, and HR administration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Comfortable working in a regulated, fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with HRIS platforms
• Background in manufacturing, agriculture, cannabis, or other regulated industries
• Interest in long-term growth into HR leadership

Why This Role

• Broad, hands-on HR exposure across multiple functions
• Flexible schedule with early start / early finish options
• Clear growth path into HR Manager or Director-level leadership
• Opportunity to help shape scalable people processes at a growing company
• HR is viewed as a true business partner within the organization

About Vangst

Vangst is the cannabis industry’s leading hiring platform. We help cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow—from on-demand gig workers to trained and credentialed full-time employees. Vangst works with 1,200+ of the industry’s top cannabis businesses and supports a talent community of over 300,000 professionals nationwide.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Denver, CO, Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Casa Verde Capital, and others. Our mission is to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.