HR Business Partner
$90k - $100k USD
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
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MISSION STATEMENT
At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
JOB SUMMARY
Cresco Labs is seeking an HR Business Partner to support our Retail and Operations locations. The HR Business Partner will work closely with managers and employees on performance management, compensation, training, employee engagement and other matters as assigned. They will operate independently to support the needs of leaders and employees and will serve as the primary HR point of contact for their assigned locations, must be located in Central Illinois and able to travel among different sites.
CORE JOB DUTIES
- Collaborate with and coach assigned Store Manager(s), District Manager(s), Facility Directors and facility leadership, regarding matters of employee engagement to include day to day operations, communications, performance management, employee morale and areas of opportunity
- Provide leadership and counsel to assigned leaders when delivering HR solutions which enable a high-performance culture
- Work closely with management and employees to increase productivity and morale
- Identify trends, analyze data and propose actions to address any gaps or issues leading to an enhanced employee experience and/or improved processes
- Coach managers on performance management and employee conversations
- Resolve employee relations issues, by investigating complaints or concerns, recommending solutions and escalating to HR leadership as necessary
- Partner with operations, retail and HR leaders to conduct the annual performance review and goal setting cycles
- Monitor and ensure understanding and compliance with federal, state and local employment laws as well as company policies and procedures
- Partner with operations and retail leaders and HR partners to determine necessary training and development opportunities for employees
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience
- 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing/warehousing or retail-based role
- Familiarity with a large non-exempt population preferred
- Prior experience supporting a unionized environment preferred
- Knowledge of labor and employment laws
- Complete understanding of HR policies and procedures
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite; experience with HRIS systems required
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to establish priorities and work independently
- Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel throughout the region 40% of the time
- Ability to work onsite 2 days/week (between our Lincoln and Joliet facilities, as well as adhoc travel to IL Retail locations), including some flexible hours for night and weekend work as needed
BENEFITS
Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.
In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.
Pay Range
$90,000—$100,000 USD
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.