Human Resources Director

Vangarden Cannabis; Rochdale (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vangarden Cannabis is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead all HR functions for a rapidly growing organization in Rochdale, MA. reporting to the CEO, you will shape talent strategy, develop leaders, and ensure regulatory compliance in a highly regulated industry.

You will drive full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning, and onboarding, while building competitive compensation programs, employee relations, and learning initiatives to foster a high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• SHRM certification (or equivalent HR certification) required.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, such as healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or cannabis, required.
• Cannabis industry experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, compensation, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Proven success leading employee investigations, resolving complex workplace issues, and partnering with senior leadership.
• Experience developing talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and employee development programs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HR metrics to drive business decisions.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives and organizational growth.
• Lead full-cycle talent acquisition, workforce planning, and onboarding to attract and retain top talent.
• Oversee employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary actions, and coaching managers through complex employment matters.
• Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs while ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain HR policies and procedures that reflect best practices.
• Build and enhance employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Develop learning and development programs that support employee growth and leadership development.
• Track and analyze HR metrics to measure program effectiveness and provide data-driven recommendations to executive leadership.
• Partner with leadership to guide organizational change, including restructuring, cultural initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote employee wellness and workplace safety programs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team while driving operational excellence across all HR functions.

Skills

HR leadership

HR strategy

Employee relations

Compliance

People analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM certification

Job description

Human Resources Director

Location: 88 Huntoon Memorial Highway, Rochdale, MA
Schedule: Full-time, On-site
Salary: $130,000–$160,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Lead the Future of HR

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on building strong teams, driving organizational success, and creating an exceptional employee experience?

We're looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead all aspects of Human Resources for our growing organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll serve as a trusted business partner responsible for developing HR strategies that support company growth, strengthen our culture, and ensure compliance in a highly regulated industry.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping talent strategy, developing leaders, and helping guide the organization through its next phase of growth.

What You'll Do

As our Human Resources Director, you will:

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives and organizational growth.
• Lead full-cycle talent acquisition, workforce planning, and onboarding to attract and retain top talent.
• Oversee employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary actions, and coaching managers through complex employment matters.
• Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs while ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain HR policies and procedures that reflect best practices.
• Build and enhance employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing workplace culture.
• Develop learning and development programs that support employee growth and leadership development.
• Track and analyze HR metrics to measure program effectiveness and provide data‑driven recommendations to executive leadership.
• Partner with leadership to guide organizational change, including restructuring, cultural initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote employee wellness and workplace safety programs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team while driving operational excellence across all HR functions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• SHRM certification (or equivalent HR certification) required.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, such as healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or cannabis, required.
• Cannabis industry experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, compensation, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Proven success leading employee investigations, resolving complex workplace issues, and partnering with senior leadership.
• Experience developing talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and employee development programs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HR metrics to drive business decisions.
• Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and leadership skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Why Join Us?

This is more than an HR leadership role‑it’s an opportunity to influence company strategy, develop exceptional talent, and help shape the future of a rapidly growing organization. If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, we’d love to hear from you.