Director of Human Resources

Renew Cannabis Co.; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Wellness days

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Short Term Disability and Life

401 (k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Up to 50% team member discounts and 1)

Job summary

MNG Brands is seeking a strategic Director of Human Resources to lead our people strategy across retail and corporate operations. You will partner with the C-suite to steer workforce planning, talent development, and compliance across multi-state regulations.

In this role, you will build an empowered HR team, drive performance and engagement, and ensure our benefits and compensation programs align with business objectives while maintaining a strong culture of care and accountability.

Qualifications

• Strategic HR leadership ensuring alignment with core business goals.
• Executive-level partnership with C-suite to influence organization-wide decisions.
• Strong business and financial acumen to tie people investments to outcomes.
• Data-driven workforce planning and analytics to guide staffing and budgeting.
• Proven change leadership managing organizational shifts and growth.
• Deep expertise in multi-state employment law, compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational goals into a scalable people strategy.
• Drive workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and labor budgeting.
• Measure ROI of HR initiatives using workforce metrics and analytics.
• Champion values and create an inclusive, high-growth culture.
• Oversee internal communications and employee engagement efforts.
• Design and execute sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding strategies.
• Lead Learning & Development programs for growth and leadership.
• Implement performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, leave administration, safety, and workers’ comp.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws across markets.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Lead HR team and oversee daily department workflow.

Skills

Strategic HR Direction

Executive Partnership

Business & Financial Acumen

Analytical Workforce Planning

Change Leadership

Compliance & Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

SHRM-SCP or SPHR

Job description

At MNG Brands, we believe that an inviting, education-driven environment starts with our people and can only exist when we create the same amongst our teams.

As the Director of Human Resources, you will plan, lead, and execute the overall HR strategy to support MNG Brands's growth and business objectives. You will lead and empower the HR team across Operations, Talent Attraction, Benefits Administration, Internal Communications, and Learning & Development, ensuring our people strategy actively drives performance, employee engagement, and retention. Operating as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will balance strategic workforce planning with hands-on oversight of legal compliance, multi-state employment regulations, and culture initiatives.

Benefits

• Bonus Eligible
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness days
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401 (k) with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Up to 50% team member discounts and new product sample

At MNG Brands, we understand that personalized work-life integration is key to your success so we are proud to offer flexible scheduling through our Work Well, Live Well initiative.

• 35+ hour work week: helping team members face the demands of balancing work, family, and personal obligations.
• Hybrid Work: Up to 30% remote work option.
• Exchange Days: Exchanging days off with workdays in partnership with leaders.
• Flexible Scheduling: Whether you work 7 am-3 pm or 10 am-6 pm, your schedule flexes to fit you.
• Core Meeting Hours: 10:00am-3:00pm guarantees time for teams.
  

About you

• Strategic Vision & HR Direction: Proven ability to define and champion a long-term people strategy aligned with core organizational priorities, translating high-level business goals into scalable talent roadmaps.
• Executive Influence & Partnership: Trusted advisor to C-suite and senior leaders with strong negotiation, consensus-building, and conflict-resolution skills that shape company culture and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Business & Financial Acumen: Adept at tying human capital investments directly to bottom-line financial performance, workforce productivity, and operational excellence.
• Analytical Mindset & Workforce Planning: Skilled in leveraging workforce analytics, labor forecasting, and key talent metrics to guide data-backed decisions.
• Resilience & Change Leadership: Composed and adaptable under pressure, navigating high-stakes organizational shifts, ambiguity, and rapidly changing industry landscapes while keeping teams
  focused and motivated.
• Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management: Deep expertise in multi-state labor laws, regulatory compliance, employment practices, workplace safety, and risk mitigation strategies.

About us

At MNG Brands, we are a growing, values-driven company dedicated to helping our customers and team members thrive. Our success is built on five core values that guide how we work together every day:

• Drive: We bring passion, urgency, and continuous innovation to everything we do.
• Achievement: We set ambitious goals, take pride in high-performance, and celebrate shared success.
• Responsibility: We act with integrity, take ownership of our work, and uphold strong accountability to our team, customers, and community.
• Teamwork: We succeed together by valuing diversity, leveraging different perspectives, and supporting one another across every department.
• Care: We demonstrate genuine empathy, respect, and care for our team members, prioritizing personal well-being and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Alignment:

• Translate organizational goals into an actionable, scalable people strategy.
• Drive workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and labor budgeting in alignment with growth targets and financial metrics.
• Measure and analyze the ROI of HR initiatives, using data and workforce metrics to continuously refine talent strategies and improve business outcomes.

Culture, Engagement & Internal Communications:

• Champion company values, fostering an inclusive, high-growth culture where team members feel supported, valued, and empowered.
• Oversee internal communications and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring clear alignment and transparency across corporate and retail operations.
• Drive initiatives that support diversity, equity, inclusion, and work-life integration (including our Work Well, Live Well program).

Talent Acquisition, L&D, & Retention:

• Design and execute competitive sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding strategies to attract and retain top-tier talent in dynamic markets.
• Direct Learning & Development programs to foster continuous professional growth, career progression, and leadership development across all levels.
• Implement performance management frameworks, talent reviews, and succession planning processes.

HR Operations, Compensation, Benefits, & Governance:

• Oversee full-scope HR operations, including payroll, compensation, benefits, leave administration, health and safety, and workers compensation.
• Ensure strict organizational compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws across all operating markets; proactively monitor legislative changes and adjust policies accordingly.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, and risk mitigation strategies with discretion and sound judgment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead Human Resources team including direct oversight and indirect oversight to an approximate team of 6.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new team members in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
  

Qualifications & Skills

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 5-7+ years of progressive HR management experience, with proven success leading an HR department or function in a fast-paced, multi-site environment (retail, hospitality, or
  regulated consumer goods experience highly preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required (or equivalent practical experience).
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

MNG Brands is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages people from underrepresented backgrounds regardless of age, gender identity or expression, race, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, citizenship, marital or parental status, national origin, or any other class protected by applicable law. Join us, you belong at MNG Brands.