HR Generalist
Location: Salisbury, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Human Resources
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: June 1, 2026
Job ID: 648009
Job Description
Job Title:
HR Generalist
Contract Duration/Direct Hire:Contract (Open-ended) with potential for full-time conversion
Onsite/Remote/Hybrid:Onsite - Salisbury, MA
Must Haves:
- 1-3 years of HR experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed
- Must be 21+ years old
- Valid driver's license & reliable transportation
- Must pass background check and comply with all regulations
- Ability to obtain state cannabis industry badge
Preferred:
- Payroll experience (a plus)
- Retail experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree (HR, Business, or related)
- Knowledge of employment and labor laws
Job Description:
We are seeking an HR Generalist to join a growing organization in Salisbury, MA. This is an onsite contract opportunity with strong potential for long-term conversion.
This role will support day-to-day HR operations across two nearby facilities (manufacturing/cultivation and retail) and requires someone who is proactive, organized, and highly communicative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes
- Assist with weekly payroll (training provided)
- Maintain employee records in HRIS (Adaptive HR, SwipeClock)
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and licensing requirements
- Coordinate interviews and recruiting efforts
- Run background checks and manage state badging process
- Handle employee relations issues and provide guidance to leadership
- Administer benefits, leaves of absence, and accommodations
- Support performance management and employee development processes
- Partner with safety initiatives and maintain compliance standards
- Assist with open enrollment and benefits coordination
- Streamline HR processes and support overall HR operations
Work Environment:
- Onsite role in a cannabis production and retail environment
- Must be comfortable with exposure to cannabis-related products and scents
- Collaborative but independent work environment
#LI-KD1
EEO Statement
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process, and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org, or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Apply Now
Apply Via
Stay Up To Date With The Latest Jobs.
Similar Jobs
About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
