Director of Human Resources (Cannabis Industry)

Claybourne Co.; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Company holidays

Job summary

Claybourne Co. is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources in Perris, CA. The role leads day-to-day HR operations for a licensed, multi-state cannabis company with cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, delivery and wholesale operations.

Reporting to the President & CEO, this position drives HR strategy into practice across employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, compensation, training and HRIS, ensuring audit readiness under cannabis regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Working knowledge of California employment law and multi-state compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms; proficiency in Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR Department, setting priorities and goals.
• Oversee HR policies and state handbooks; update as laws change.
• Advise site leaders on workforce planning and change management.
• Prepare HR metrics and executive-level reports.

Skills

HR leadership

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

HRIS

Payroll

Google Workspace

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll platforms

Job description

We are Claybourne, one of the largest and fastest growing cannabis brands in California. Our team is known for being highly dedicated to our retail partners and consumers while going above and beyond with flower quality, flower consistency and innovative new product development. We are looking for an experienced, hard-working, Director of Human Resources.

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: President & CEO

Direct Reports: HR Generalist

FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time

Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00; participation in the Company's management discretionary incentive bonus program (15% on target up to 30% max); discounted stock purchase option (Company's common stock)

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k); paid vacation; paid sick leave; company-observed holidays

Location: Perris, CA

Website: https://www.claybourneco.com/

Summary:

The Director of Human Resources leads our day-to-day HR operations for a licensed, multi-state cannabis company with cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, delivery and wholesales operations. Reporting to the President and CEO, this role turns HR strategy into practice across employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, compensation, training and HRIS.

The Director keeps the company audit-ready under state cannabis regulations and multi-state employment law. The Director partners with site leaders to build a safe, fair and engaged workforce in a fast-changing, highly regulated industry.

HR leadership and operations

• Lead and develop the HR Department, setting priorities, workloads and performance goals.
• Oversee HR policies, procedures and state-specific employee handbooks; recommend updates as laws change.
• Act as a strategic advisor to site and department leaders on workforce planning, organizational design and change management.
• Prepare HR metrics, workforce analyses and executive-level reports for the leadership team.

Regulatory and employment-law compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, California, Nevada and New York employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, accommodation, posting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Coordinate with compliance and security teams on cannabis-specific workforce requirements, including employee age verification, background checks and state agent or worker registrations.
• Keep drug-testing and cannabis-use policies aligned with state protections for off-duty use, such as California Gov. Code §12954, Nevada NRS 613.132 and New York Labor Law §201-d.
• Maintain personnel files, I-9s and training records so the company is ready for state regulator, DOL and agency audits.

Employee relations

• Investigate complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and policy violations; document findings and recommend action.
• Guide managers on progressive discipline, performance improvement, leaves of absence and terminations.
• Partner with legal counsel on agency charges, demand letters and litigation.

Talent acquisition and onboarding

• Oversee recruiting for salaried roles across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, delivery and sales.
• Ensure job postings meet pay-transparency rules in California and New York.
• Run onboarding that covers state-required cannabis training, safety orientation and Spanish-language materials where needed.

Compensation, benefits and payroll

• Support the design of competitive, equitable pay structures and annual compensation reviews.
• Partner with payroll and benefits vendors on accurate pay, open enrollment and leave administration.

Training, safety and culture

• Deliver or coordinate required training, including harassment prevention (California and New York) and workplace violence prevention (California).
• Partner with safety leads on Cal/OSHA, OSHA and site safety programs.
• Lead engagement, recognition and retention initiatives across all locations.

HRIS and data

• Own HRIS data integrity, reporting and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in an HR management or leadership role.
• Working knowledge of California employment law and experience with multi-state compliance.
• Experience leading workplace investigations and advising managers on complex employee-relations issues.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms, plus proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Strong judgment, discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Clear written and verbal communication with employees at every level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership or a related field.
• SHRM‑SCP, SPHR or equivalent certification.
• 2+ years of HR experience in cannabis, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience with Nevada and New York employment law.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based, with regular visits to cultivation, manufacturing and distribution facilities.
• Facility visits may involve exposure to cannabis odors, plant material, temperature changes, noise and required protective equipment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Cannabis industry requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a background check as required by state cannabis regulations, conducted in line with applicable fair chance laws.
• Must obtain and maintain any state-required cannabis registration or credential.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Claybourne Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Employment is at will.