Head of Human Resources - Hemp / Cannabis Brands

The Pack Labs, parent company to MUNCHIES and Imperial Extraction, is leading the charge in the hemp-derived cannabinoid industry. With a focus on innovation, quality, and national expansion, we’re building standout brands- and a people-first culture to match. As we continue to scale across multiple states, we’re hiring a Head of Human Resources to design and lead the systems that will support our growth from the inside out.

This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. You’ll be responsible for building scalable people infrastructure, fostering a strong and values-driven culture, and ensuring we remain compliant and connected across jurisdictions. If you’ve operated in cannabis, hemp-derived products, or other fast-paced, regulated industries, this is your opportunity to shape an HR function from the ground up.

What you’ll do:

• Build, implement, and manage core HR operations across multiple states, including onboarding, off-boarding, HRIS, employee documentation, and workflows

• Create and maintain employee handbooks, policies, and procedures that align with evolving federal and state labor laws, especially California

• Lead employee relations and engagement strategies, building a fair, inclusive, and performance-driven environment

• Oversee compensation strategy, including salary benchmarking, offer letters, promotions, and performance reviews

• Stay ahead of compliance updates, including cannabis-specific labor guidelines, audits, state filings, and reporting requirements

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Production teams to align people strategies with company goals

• Partner with leadership on hiring strategy, employer brand, and scalable recruiting practices that support our national footprint

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of HR leadership, people operations, or human capital experience

• Experience in cannabis, hemp-derived products, CPG, or high-growth startups; multi-state operator (MSO) background is a major plus

• Deep knowledge of California employment law and experience managing multi-state compliance

• Proven success building HR systems, programs, and policies from scratch

• High emotional intelligence with strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment

• Comfortable working directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams

What we offer:

• Competitive salary range: $140,000-$160,000 depending on experience

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)

• Leadership opportunity in one of the fastest-growing categories in wellness

• A bold, driven culture that values ownership, clarity, and momentum

Why this role matters:

As a company operating in the hemp-derived cannabinoid space, we know firsthand that regulations shift quickly, and growth comes fast. Our Head of HR will ensure that we’re not only building teams-but building them the right way. This role brings the structure, stability, and strategy needed to scale intentionally. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in cannabis and want to help define what high-integrity growth looks like, this role is yours to own.