Human Resources Business Partner

At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use.  We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America.  We’re on a roll and are just getting started! 

It’s a Joint Effort

We believe that How We Work Together Matters.  Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it.  Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry. 

Sound like weed be a good fit?  Here’s where you come in.  

Our next Human Resources Business Partner will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of all Human Resources tasks related to the employee lifecycle; including but not limited to employee relations, performance management, employee training and development, employee engagement, and compliance.

You will be challenged to work both strategically and tactically to foster relationships across the Human Resources function and broader company to deliver value-added service to management and employees.

One minute you will be partnering with a Manager on an employee relations investigation.

The next minute diving into analyzing turnover trends.

And the next minute working with leadership to strategize improved employee retention initiatives.

Regardless of the task, it’s critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you’ll work with many diverse teams and stakeholders across the organization.

Where you'll be planted:

This is a hybrid position that requires occasional travel to our dispensary network in Michigan and any future markets within the Midwest territory.

• Partner with retail, commercial operations, and regional leadership to support organizational initiatives for leadership development, performance management, compensation, employee training and development, reward and recognition systems, career pathing, compliance, and employee relations. 
• Partner with leadership team to help support employee engagement and retention through various efforts. 
• Act as liaison with Payroll and HRIS team 
• Complete in-person field-based employee listening sessions to gauge location environment. Make recommendations to management based on feedback received. 
• Help develop, implement, and support HR programs and processes to support overall effectiveness of the TerrAscend business. 
• Analyze trends in turnover, hiring, promotion, separation, grievances, etc. to recommend preventative actions needed to adjust unfavorable trends. 
• Manage work/performance issues while ensuring legal compliance across employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, leveraging employee abilities and managing risk. Effectively investigates issues, makes recommendations, and takes appropriate action. 
• Participate in local talent planning which includes implementation of function-wide training and development plans and talent management support including support of leadership assessment process. Partners with district and center management to identify and address talent development needs. 
• Partner and liaise with Talent Acquisition function to ensure workforce planning, recruiting and hiring strategies are met. 
• Help to provide management training to new and existing managers across the network. May create and facilitate HR training for new and existing managers. 
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze trends in turnover, hiring, promotions, separations and grievances to determine support or action needed to adjust unfavorable trends; provide reporting and analysis on turnover trends 
• Help to support managers through employee leave of absence processes by serving as a liaison between the employee, leave of absence team, and management. Helps to answer employee and manager questions related to leave of absence, FMLA, short-term disability, and personal leave of absence. 
• Leave of Absence oversight and management of the Reasonable Accommodation process. 
• Other HR and business projects as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred 
• SHRM, pHR, or other Human Resources certification highly preferred
• 5-7+ years of Human Resources generalist experience required 
• Experience working with multiple field teams across different locations 
• Must be on-site at facility on regular basis 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Able to effectively communicate at all levels of the business 
• Prior Human Resources professional experience working with leaders in a large / matrix organization is a plus 
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction 

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• Paid Time Off
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
• 401k with 4% company matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability

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*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.