Associate HR Business Partner
$65k - $85k+ Discretionary annual incentive
Junior
Bachelor's
Centreville, MD, USA
In PersonBased at and supporting production facilities.
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or Organizational Development is preferred.
- Two or more years of experience in an HR support role or as an HR Business Partner.
- Experience supporting a production, distribution, high-growth, fast-paced, or complex work environment.
- Experience supporting a large population of hourly employees and providing regional support is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with all organizational levels.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Organization and planning skills to manage documentation, filing, and follow-up in manual administrative systems and processes.
- Leadership capabilities and coaching skills.
- Operational strength, attention to detail, ability to understand how work connects to broader objectives, and ability to operate at strategic and tactical levels.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Valid state identification and driver's license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain state badging requirements for work in the cannabis industry, including passing a background check and state review.
- Ability to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions; sit or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment; daily exposure to allergens including cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil.
- Compliance with applicable safety, state regulatory, personal protective equipment, good manufacturing practice, biosecurity, sanitation, and other quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support production facilities and align business objectives, human resources strategy, and talent under the supervision of an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Business Partner.
- Support scaling and enhancing workplace culture, employee engagement, and efforts to become a leading workplace in the cannabis industry.
- Serve as a confidential resource to employees and managers on employee relations issues; escalate issues in partnership with Employee Relations, conduct thorough investigations, and advise business leaders.
- Complete site administrative routines, including new-hire orientation, employee roundtables, processing pay and position changes, maintaining employee data and safety records, and managing state badging requirements.
- Roll out and maintain programs and processes for a consistent, scalable approach.
- Build and maintain relationships across the organization and partner with site management, leadership, and the People team to support business objectives.
- Apply federal and state employment law knowledge and administer leave policies; partner with Total Rewards to help employees understand their role in the leave process.
- Partner with the HR Business Partner to identify talent needs, risks, and gaps; support solutions to address gaps and build bench strength.
- Support one-off projects and process improvements, partnering with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent and Organizational Development, and Employee Relations as needed.
- Identify workspace hazards, retain and understand department-specific training, report safety incidents and concerns, and comply with follow-up actions.
- Accurately and completely maintain records as directed; maintain and calibrate tools, equipment, and machinery as directed; report and escalate safety and quality concerns.
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or Organizational Development.
- SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Experience supporting a large population of hourly employees and providing regional support.
About the company
Green Thumb Industries (GTI) operates in the legal cannabis market, growing a family of brands that make edibles, flowers, and concentrates for adults 21+ and qualified medical patients. Its products are sold through its own national retail stores and other channels, with stores that educate customers through People Care Specialists who guide exploration of products. GTI differentiates itself with a diverse brand lineup, in-store education-focused experiences, and a focus on consistent quality, including products like incredibles confections that meet strict food industry standards. Its goal is to improve well-being and community support by providing accessible, high-quality cannabis products and informative retail experiences.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $306.7 million, up five percent year over year.
- September 21, 2026 authorized another $50 million buyback through September 2027.
- August 2026 openings in Florida and Nevada expand stores in limited-license markets.
What critics are saying
- Illinois patent lawsuits filed August 2026 threaten RYTHM and brand economics.
- Q2 2026 gross margin fell to 45% from 50% amid pricing pressure.
- Federal illegality blocks uplisting and cheap capital, trapping GTI on OTC markets.
What makes Green Thumb Industries unique
- RISE combines branded products and retail, unlike commodity-only cannabis peers.
- GTI stayed profitable in Q2 2026 with $29 million operating cash flow.
- Its national footprint spans 120-plus stores across fifteen U.S. cannabis markets.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- Performance Bonus