Sr. Director, HR - Retail

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. 
 
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

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

As an Senior HR Director, you will be based in Chicagoland and oversee the day-to-day support from the Human Resources department to all retail Sunnyside dispensaries in AZ & IL (11 locations currently) with potential to take on additional markets in the future.  You will work from home and have limited travel while consulting business leaders in the areas of performance management, talent assessment, recruitment, employee relations, labor relations, and legal compliance.  You report to the SVP, Human Resources and are a key player who is enthusiastic and realistic about opportunities to advance talent initiatives in support of strengthening our position as an employer of choice. 

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Lead and develop your direct report(s) to be consultative partners to your assigned business groups with a focus on developing and empowering all leaders to effectively execute talent-related activities
• Consistently assess, prioritize and distribute workload – play to strengths while also ensuring the development of the entire team
• Maintain and strengthen strong external, internal and cross-functional relationships to support overall company initiatives
• Drive effective performance management, compensation, and development activites within assigned business groups; motivate/ inspire management to set and hold employees accountable to high standards of performance
• Strengthen Cresco’s culture by ensuring HR practices are aligned with company objectives, are communicated effectively, and foster a positive working environment
• Primary HR contact for assigned business groups and union representatives when engaged in collective bargaining, interpretation and execution of activities in compliance with a collective bargaining agreement and responses to grievances
• Serve as a “change leader” when planning and implementing effective change management strategies, communications, and training in support of major organization change/transformation initiatives
• Complete special projects and objectives; analyze data, conduct research, develop and organize information, and deliver recommendations and results

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with exposure to the following aspects of the HR function:
• Leadership consultation and development; strengthening the skills and capabilities of our leaders through honest, transparent conversations resulting in professional growth and positive working environments
• Learning & Development; how to effectively transfer knowledge to build skills and capabilities associated with processes or philosophies of the Company
• Employee Relations; conducting investigations & documenting recommendations
• Labor Relations; National Labor Relations Act, Collective Bargaining negotiations, grievance responses and relationship maintenance
• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Talent Pipeline; assessment, succession planning & development activities
• Performance Management; coaching, progressive discipline & documentation
• Project Management; strong planning & presentation skills
• Data Analytics; advanced skills in MS Excel process data to identify trends
• 7+ years as a SR. HR Business Partner or HR Director leading multiple HR Business Partners and/or HR Generalists to support business locations across various states
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Candidates preferred with experience in multi-site retail organization including interactions and support to all levels of employees (entry level to senior leaders)
• Strong leadership, change management & organizational development skills
• Ability to build rapport and trusting relationships with all levels and teams within the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Enjoys working in an agile, fast-paced, team environment where ambiguity is seen as the opportunity to create clarity
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Dispensing Organization Agent license through the state of IL
• Must be able to periodically travel to dispensaries within the assigned business area and travel for business meetings 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.

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.