Who We Are: Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) is executing its vision to become the most admired vertically integrated cannabis company in Colorado and beyond. Our portfolio consists of top-tier licensed brands in extraction, infused-product manufacturing, dispensary operations, consulting, and nutrients, with plans to add cultivation facilities in 2021. Schwazze is led by Colorado cannabis experts with proven experience in product and business development and top-tier executives from Fortune 500 companies. As a leading platform for vertical integration, we believe our ability to deliver best in class service and innovative products and services to our customers is the product of the talent, teamwork, and passion of our teams. For more information, please visit our website: www.schwazze.com.

Job Title: Total Rewards Specialist

Reports to: Total Rewards Manager

Location: Denver, CO

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Position Objective:

We are looking for a highly motivated, engaged, committed individual with relevant HR, Payroll and Benefits experience that has an interest to work in the emerging cannabis industry. The primary objective of this position is to help drive our people and culture strategies through accurate payroll, competitive benefits and execution of compensation programs throughout the organization. The Total Rewards Specialist will be responsible for supporting hourly, and retail payroll operations by maintaining records and supporting the payroll team and business leaders with various payroll, benefits, and onboarding activities.?This role will support the day-to-day workflow of all total rewards, including Employee Benefits & Perks, Compensation, and Payroll.

This role will be responsible for ensuring payroll processes, procedures and systems are accurate, maintained and scalable throughout all aspects of the organization. This role will partner with payroll providers to achieve the processing of payroll within all regulatory, labor and tax guidelines, and perform various payroll, benefits and onboarding activities as needed in partnership with the Human Resources team. The position will also be responsible to support the execution of benefits administration for the organization.

Essential Functions:

Payroll Administration – 50%

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for over 800 employees
• Ensure all timecards have been approved within the deadline for all hourly staff, adjust employee timecards when appropriate, and validate as needed.
• Accurately process all benefits deductions, garnishments and or withholding orders, and special payroll deductions.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee payroll queries.
• Coordinate efforts between payroll, HR, accounting, and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data, including the preparation and distribution of detailed reports (e.g., labor "home" work, overtime, leave balances, headcount, and other reports).
• Ensure employee changes are entered correctly and on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization and adherence to company policy including compliance with federal/state/local regulations.
• Partner with other members of the HR team to maintain employee records and perform HRIS audits to ensure the highest of data integrity.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws, and best practices.
• Other Payroll, HR, and Finance related projects, as assigned.

Benefits Administration – 30%

• Manage ongoing benefit administration, including review, completion, and communication of new hire and qualifying event enrollments.
• Provide benefits orientation, information, and enrollment assistance and or consultation to employees, as directed.
• Ensure both additions and terminations of benefits are properly administered in HRIS and with carriers. Communicate and accurately deduct arrears premiums, as necessary.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and assist in coordination of payment.
• Process Benefit Evidence of Insurability (EOI) for all new enrollments, as necessary.
• Coordinate benefit plan and dependent verifications.
• Assist in annual open enrollment process, including but not limited to providing updated communications, presentations, enrollment instructions, as well as processing and documentation for all plan participants.
• Assist in the management of ACA compliance, to include regular data audits and review of year-end tax forms for accuracy.
• Maintain the internal network and employee portal with all benefit-related documents, resources, and vendor links.
• Assist in administration of the Company 401(k) plan.

Leave Administration – 20%

• Coordinate, track and manage Company leaves of absence – including FMLA, Company provided leaves, military leaves, worker’s compensation leaves, etc. Responsibilities to include sending required notices, forms and letters, and determining leave eligibility and leave approvals/denials and re-certifications on a strict deadline.
• Serve as the point of contact for absence inquiries, educating employees and managers on the leave process, related policies and procedures, as well as time entry.
• Communicate with employees, managers, and HR professionals to coordinate the return-to-work process, including leave expirations.
• Coordinate continuation of benefits and or act as a resource to employees regarding medical benefits end dates, along with related short-term and long-term disability benefit issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and municipal leave laws and regulations; propose revisions to internal documents, policies, and communications as necessary to ensure Company compliance.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent experience as a Payroll Administrator
• Experience with benefits administration, FMLA, and company leave of absence management preferred
• Experience with UKG HRMS technology a plus

Knowledge and Other Required Qualifications:

• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal, externally and internally
• Ability to self-initiate, self-educate, and work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentially and adhere to the highest degree of professional standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and meet deadlines.
• Strong skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll and HR system
• Excellent skills using MS Office

Schwazze is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.