Human Resources Manager

Overview

The HR Manager will oversee all human resources functions across our company, from recruiting and onboarding to employee relations, compliance, and benefits. Reporting to the [CEO/COO], you’ll be a hands-on partner to store managers and leadership, making sure our team is well supported and every hire meets state cannabis licensing

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for all locations, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Manage onboarding, including background checks, I-9 verification, and the state cannabis agent/employee badge application process.
• Track employee badge and license status, renewals, and expirations to keep every team member compliant.
• Develop, update, and enforce the employee handbook, HR policies, and SOPs.
• Coordinate required training, including state-mandated compliance training, responsible vendor training, and safety training.
• Handle employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Administer payroll in partnership with finance, along with benefits enrollment and leave management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as cannabis-specific workforce regulations.
• Partner with store managers on staffing plans, scheduling needs, and retention strategies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel records and HR data.
• Support company growth, including staffing new store openings and expansion into new markets.
• Build programs that strengthen company culture, employee engagement, and career development.

Experience

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 4+ years of HR experience, including 2+ years in an HR management or generalist leadership role.
• Experience in cannabis, retail, or another regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Multi-location HR experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment law.
• Familiarity with state cannabis licensing and employee badging requirements, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems; Experience with Gusto a plus
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Other duties as assigned

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What HRIS systems are you familiar with?
• Do you have HR experience in the cannabis industry?

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person