Employee Relations Manager

Curaleaf Culture:

At Curaleaf, we have a passionate commitment to everything we do. From innovative products to promoting social justice, from environmental sustainability to building world-class brands, we know that none of this is possible without our Team Members, which is why we’ve committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive experience for all.

What You’ll Do:

The Employee Relations Manager is responsible for investigating and resolving employee performance issues and conflicts; and plays a key role in the design, implementation, management, and improvement of Company’s employee relations framework and deliverables which include handbooks, contracts, procedures, and policies. The Employee Relations Manager must be a self-motivated team player who has a track record of successfully designing and implementing organizational change management processes around employee relations, policy, and compliance.

• Provide confidential guidance, advice, and counsel to employees and managers regarding a broad range of employee relations issues (e.g., performance issues, manager-employee communications, complaint resolution, engagement, attendance, etc.).
• Interpret, explain, and apply various HR practices and programs and relevant employment and labor laws to employees and managers and develop and maintain progressive HR programs and practices.
• Research and explain employment laws to managers and employees. Partner with inside legal counsel as needed on complex employee relations issues and coach leadership to ensure managers are proactively mitigating risk to the organization.
• Advise, develop training materials, and deliver training to managers on best employee relations practices.
• Partner with HR colleagues in various areas to strategize on areas related to employee relations and develop appropriate resolutions to issues which arise.
• Assist with maintaining current employee information via HRIS to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Assist with investigations related to ethics hotline and other employee relations complaints.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our valued Team Members are diverse, dedicated, and driven to achieve the highest possible standards in all that we do.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Employee Relations, Human Resources or related field required.
• Four years of professional human resources experience, including two years in employee relations (within cannabis is preferred) OR equivalent through training, education, and other experience.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal employment and labor laws and the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws to situations.
• Ability to remain professional, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.
• Experience working in highly confidential environments.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, and the ability to effectively present and train.
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize a wide range of tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with good judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environment.
• Must be team-oriented and self-motivated.
• Fluent in verbal and written Spanish, a plus.

One Curaleaf: We work together collaboratively and with accountability. We are dedicated to always doing the right thing for each other, our customers, and our communities.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Pay                                                         
• Employee Resource Groups
• Medical, Dental, Vison Benefits                             
• Employee Product Discounts
• Health Savings Account (HSA)       
• Employee Referral Payment Program
• Retirement Plan – 401(K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life/AD&D Insurance       
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Employee Discounts Available
• Commuter Benefit
• Community Involvement Through our Rooted in Good Initiative
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

 Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

2022: TIME100 Most Influential Companies

2020: Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award

2020: Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion Award

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