Strategic HR Partner for Retail & Operations

Cresco Labs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in HR, 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; experience with HRIS systems required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• 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; onsite 1 day/week at the Kankakee facility; some flexible hours for night and weekend work as needed

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and coach assigned Store Manager(s), District Manager(s), Facility Directors and facility leadership on employee engagement, performance management, morale and opportunities.
• Provide leadership and counsel to leaders when delivering HR solutions for a high-performance culture.
• Work with management and employees to increase productivity and morale.
• Identify trends, analyze data and propose actions to address gaps or issues.
• Coach managers on performance management and employee conversations.
• Resolve employee relations issues by investigating complaints and escalating as necessary.
• Partner with leaders to conduct annual performance reviews and goal setting cycles.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and company policies.
• Determine training and development opportunities for employees.
• Serve as HR resource in a unionized environment, administer CBAs and manage grievances.
• Manage the ADA interactive process with employees and leadership for accommodations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

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.