Human resources specialist Jobs in Lansing, MI

Job Description

Job Description

The Human Resources Manager is a critical role that partners with the AWH Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania Cultivation and Operations teams as we sustainably scale our operations and develop the workforce. The HR Manager will collaborate with the Cultivation and Operations leadership team and associates to help build and drive the human resources and talent strategy. Our ideal candidate must have a history of leading and directing key aspects of people operations including deploying performance management processes; championing culture, engagement and diversity efforts; and developing routines across a highly dynamic and evolving footprint. Both strategic and hands-on, the HR Manager welcomes solving challenging problems, builds strong relationships and enjoys direct connection to the Cultivation and Operations team at the site.

Location : The HR Manager will sit onsite M-F in our Lansing, Michigan Cultivation and Operations Facility with regular travel to Smithfield and Marichron.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Partner with site leadership on all aspects of human resources functions at the location.
• Develop, recommend and implement HR policies and procedures assuring buy-in from site leadership.
• Coach and mentor staff at the location including all aspects of the employee lifecycle (hiring, managing performance, goal-setting, etc.)
• Partner with site leadership with regard to monitoring performance evaluation programs and assuring compensation is aligned with the AWH's pay practices and local market factors.
• Administer benefits administration and open enrollment annually.
• Responsible for ensuring payroll process procedures are adhered to.
• Establish and maintain department records, files, badging process, and reports, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Participate in onsite Cultivation and Operations Leadership staff meetings and HR required meetings as scheduled.
• Collaborate with site leadership to define the Cultivation and Operations organizations strategy and goals; identify ways to drive this strategy through talent management.
• Assist the site Leadership to plan and execute talent management strategy.
• Assist with driving performance, engagement, and development of our HR Cultivation and Operations site teams.
• Manage and monitor key performance indicators for the location (e.g. turnover) and recommend / drive programs to improve KPI results.
• Collaborate with HR peers 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.
• Model the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensure effective delivery of programs / processes related to employee performance, engagement, and development in partnership with our Learning and Development team.
• New Hire Orientation :

Develop and implement a structured new hire orientation program tailored to the cultivation facility's operations and compliance requirements.

Requirements :

Physical Requirements

The position must occasionally lift, push, pull and / or move up to 25 pounds.  While performing the duties of this job, this position is occasionally required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires you to speak and listen regularly.

Work Environment

This position performs duties in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.