Human Resources Manager

About Ascend Wellness Holdings

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a leading, vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator focused on building strong brands, delivering best-in-class retail experiences, and operating with discipline  we continue to grow, we are investing in the systems, processes, and leadership required to operate a complex, regulated business with consistency, speed, and accountability.

The Human Resources Manager is a critical role that supports the AWH Lansing, MI, Monroe, OH, and Smithfield, PA Cultivation and Operations teams, as we look to rapidly and sustainably scale. The HR Manager will establish their role as a trusted partner who collaborates with the Cultivation and Operations leadership team and associates to help build and strategically drive the organization.

Our ideal candidate must have a history of developing performance related processes, engagement, and development routines across a highly dynamic and evolving footprint. Both strategic and hands‑on, the HR Manager welcomes solving challenging problems, builds strong relationships, develops the on‑site Human Resources team, and thrives on having a direct connection to the Cultivation and Operations team at the site.

Location: Lansing Cultivation/Production Facility Monday-Friday. Travel to PA and OH sites expected twice per quarter.

• Partner with site leadership on all aspects of human resources functions at the location various aspects of our people practices:
• Planning, organizing, and maintaining the HR strategy including staffing needs, organizational design, talent management/development.
• Developing, recommending, and implementing human resources policies and procedures assuring buy‑in from site leadership.
• Administering compensation programs and practices including administration of the annual performance review and merit/salary planning activities.
• Managing leaves of absence.
• Responsible for routine and recurring HR programs and processes including benefits administration at the site and open enrollment annually; payroll practices and procedures.
• In conjunction with the Human Resources team at the site, assures accurate and complete employee records are maintained, files, badging process, and reports, policies, and procedures are in place to effect continual improvements in efficiency of HR services performed.
• Participate in onsite Cultivation and Operations Leadership staff meetings and HR required meetings as scheduled.
• Manage, coach and mentor the onsite HR team including all aspects of the employee relationship - hiring, development, career pathing, performance management, goal setting, etc.
• Partners with site supervisors, HR staff and managers on all performance documentation and associated progressive discipline including providing guidance on complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and Compliance to assure effectiveness of employee safety programs and protocols.
• Collaborate with site Leadership to define the Cultivation and Operations organizations strategy and goals; identify ways to support this strategy through talent management.
• Collaborate with HR peers in a joint effort to identify opportunities within our talent management programs/processes, partner with appropriate functional leaders across the HR team to address Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, Communications.
• Assist with driving performance, engagement, and development of our HR Cultivation and Operations site teams.
• Partner with HR peers on employee relations to monitor employee concerns and address issues, conduct investigations and coach the team as needed.
• Ensure effective delivery of programs/processes related to employee performance, engagement, and development in partnership with our Learning and Development team.
• Partner with HR peers on employee relations to monitor employee concerns and address issues,…