Human Resource Business Partner, Central IL

The Role 

The Human Resources Business Partner plays a critical role on Green Thumb’s People Team where our focus is all about our clients, our very own Green Thumb employees. This is a hands-on role that will primarily support the HR Business Partners in the interpretation, implementation and execution of the People team initiatives, programs, and policies in the day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with regulations, drive employee engagement and foster a positive work environment. You’ll take a key role in supporting our employee population in the different stages of the employee life cycle (onboarding, offboarding, performance management, promotions/transfers) and ensure that their experience is reflective of our Green Thumb values and behaviors. Under the guidance of the Regional HR Business Partner, this role will provide a mix of remote and on-site HR support and guidance for Illinois retail dispensaries while working closely with our teams and leaders to coach, challenge, collaborate and support them as our business continues to evolve and scale.  

Our ideal candidate possesses a working knowledge of traditional human resources functions including employee relations, payroll, benefits, and talent management. They operate with an inclusive mindset and humble confidence, are quick to take initiative, eager to learn and solve business problems, and think through and execute situations in a critical yet pragmatic way. You are deliberate and thoughtful in your approach as a representative of the People team with the goal of creating a high performing, engaged team and you enjoy the high-touch approach and can’t wait to roll up your sleeves and dig in.  

This position supports our Central and Southern Illinois locations and requires a strong onsite presence.

Responsibilities 

• Talent Management Support: Supports and guides various levels of management to ensure an effective execution of the employee lifecycle process including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and offboarding. Assist with performance management activities such as goal setting, development plans and improvement plans. 
• Project Management: Leads and/or actively engages on a variety of projects with cross-functional team members such as the development of programs, improvement of processes, implementation of initiatives and delivery of training programs. 
• Employee Relations: Handles low-risk employee relations issues, including investigations and employee concerns, independently. Exercises sound judgment to escalate, as needed. Provides guidance and assistance for employees and managers on core HR policies and processes, including assistance with conflict resolution and disciplinary action. Documents and communicates core HR processes.
• Data and Reporting: In partnership with the HR Business Partner, understands data and leverages insights on turnover, headcount, and Inclusion & Belonging to assess and impact the business units. Uses data to identify trends, patterns, and conclusions. Provides data-driven insights to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Partner: Creates and maintains trusting relationships across the organization including strong partnership within the internal People team (Retail HR and TA, People team leaders, Retail Field team) to execute day-to-day operations and ensure successful support of the business in various ways, aligned to our culture and business priorities. 
• Compliance & Policy: Stays up to date with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance in all HR activities. Support implementation and enforcement of company policies, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization. Assist in keeping accurate and updated records, ensure confidentiality, and compliance with all respective laws and regulations, including respective applicable cannabis regulations. 
• Culture Consigliore: As a member of the People team, you are part of the heartbeat of GTI; you will assist in how to scale and enhance our culture as it relates to employee engagement, building morale and becoming a best place to work in the cannabis industry.  

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field, preferred  
• 4+ years of experience as a strategic business partner and/or progressive HR Generalist experience
• Experience supporting a retail or manufacturing environment or high-growth, start-up, fast-paced and complex work environment, a plus
• PHR, SHRM-CP, Certification, preferred
• Ability to travel up to 75%
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to confidently interface with all levels of the organization as a trusted partner, especially when presenting information or discussing sensitive topics.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and passionate about our people and our company but can remain objective and rationale.
• Strong use of judgment to identify and anticipate needs and make business-focused recommendations.
• Effective organization and planning skills as well as solid analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and execute independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable adapting to change in a fast-paced, dynamic and ambiguous environment. 
• Strong knowledge and application of federal and state employment laws.
• Impeccable attention to detail. 

Additional Requirements 

• Must pass any and all required background checks 
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry