Employee Relations Partner

Curaleaf Culture:

At Curaleaf, we have a passionate commitment in everything we do. From innovative products to promoting social justice, from environmental sustainability to building world-class brands, we know that none of this is possible without our Team Members, which is why we’ve committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive experience for all.

What You’ll Do:

The Employee Relations Manager is responsible for investigating and resolving employee performance management and conduct matters; and plays a key role in the design, implementation, management, and improvement of Company’s employee relations framework and deliverables which include handbooks, procedures, and policies. The Employee Relations Manager must be a self-motivated team player who has a track record of successfully designing and implementing organizational change management processes around employee relations, policy and procedure, and compliance.  

• Provide confidential guidance, advice, and counsel to employees and managers regarding a broad range of employee relations matters (e.g., performance management, policy and procedure violations and code of conduct violations) 
• Conduct, manage and assist with investigations related to the ethics hotline and other non-ethics related employee relations complaints.   
• Provide policy interpretation and execution guidance to People & Culture (P&C) partners, management and employees. 
• Stay current on existing, new and updated employment laws at the local, state and federal level and educate P&C partners and managers as needed. 
• Partner with in-house legal counsel as needed on complex employee relations matters and coach leadership to ensure managers are proactively mitigating risk to the organization. 
• Conduct location and/or market-based employee engagement assessments, identify key opportunities and collaborate cross-functionally to develop and manage strategic action plans to address employee concerns. 
• Develop, deliver and measure effectiveness of training designed to deliver a best-in-class employee relations experience for all levels of the organization. 
• Partner with P&C colleagues in areas related to employee relations and develop consistent, appropriate resolutions to issues which arise. 
• Collect and analyze data to identify areas of concern and present information to key stakeholders. 
• Evaluate and seek to improve current processes to positively impact the employee experience.  
• Travel requirement: 30%
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

What You'll Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Employee Relations, Human Resources or related field required. 
• Four years of professional human resources experience, including two years in employee relations (within cannabis is preferred) OR equivalent through training, education, and other experience. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal employment law and the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws to situations. 
• Ability to remain professional, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations. 
• Experience working in highly confidential environments. 
• A general understanding of labor laws. 
• Excellent written and verbal skills, and the ability to effectively present, train and influence. 
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize a wide range of tasks and responsibilities. 
• Ability to work well under pressure, with good judgment and decision-making abilities. 
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred. 
• Previous experience working in a union environment preferred.