Human Resources Business Partner

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.  If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today! 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.   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   Serve as an HR resource in a unionized environment, including interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), managing the grievance process from filing through resolution, and participating in CBA negotiations alongside labor relations and leadership teams    Manage the ADA interactive process by facilitating interactive conversations with employees and their leaders, evaluating accommodation requests, and partnering with the business to make informed and compliant determinations   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 30% of the time   Ability to work onsite 1 days/week (at our Kankakee facilitiy, as well as adhoc travel to IL Retail locations), including some flexible hours for night and weekend work as needed    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 $95,000 — $110,000 USD 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 posit