At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use. We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America. We’re on a roll and are just getting started!
It’s a Joint Effort
We believe that How We Work Together Matters. Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it. Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry.
Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in.
Our next Human Resources Compliance Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of all compliance tasks related to the employee lifecycle; including but not limited to employment law (EEO, signage, and documentation), training, proactive audits of compliance activities across HR, required state and federal reporting, and special compliance projects.
You will be challenged to work both strategically and tactically to foster relationships across the Human Resources function and broader company to deliver value-added service to management and employees.
One minute you will be partnering with an HR Business Partner on an employee relations investigation.
The next minute diving into an HR policy audit.
And the next minute working with stakeholders to ensure their systems are designed to comply with EEO laws and regulations.
Regardless of the task, it’s critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you’ll work with many diverse teams and stakeholders across the organization.
Where you’ll be planted:
This is a hybrid position that requires regular on-site presence in our King of Prussia, PA location. This position requires occasional travel to the company’s respective grow and/or retail locations.
To be blunt, this person will:
- Conduct risk analyses, audits, and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and recommend updates as necessary.
- Keep up with changes in employment laws, regulations, and industry trends that could impact HR compliance and proactively inform HR leadership and management in Retail and Grow of potential changes and implications.
- Ensure that company systems are configured and designed to comply with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations and are also aligned with HR policies.
- Ensure enterprise-wide policies and processes related to employee compliance are outlined, updated, and reviewed regularly. This includes ownership of all versions of the Employee Handbook at enterprise and state level.
- Coordinate with Legal to ensure all HR policies and practices are in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Provide guidance to HRBPs as needed on handling of Employee issues and ensure that policies are enforced equitably across the organization.
- Track and report on compliance metrics to HR leadership and Legal.
- Keep track of workers’ compensation cases, providing updates to relevant parties and ensuring compliance with legal requirements; prepare annual OSHA300 forms in partnership with EHS Manager..
- Assist in filing workers’ compensation claims, ensuring all required documentation is collected and submitted•
- Responsible for the preparation and submission of annual compliance filings as needed & EEO audits.
- Other HR and business projects as assigned.
What We’re High On... We value diverse skillsets, talents, and experiences. To be successful in this role, we know you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
- 5-7+ years of Human Resources generalist experience required; experience managing employee relations and compliance matters strongly preferred.
- Experience working with multiple field teams across different locations. Multi-state experience highly preferred.
- Experience leading projects and understanding of project management methodology.
- Strong analytical skills and the demonstrated ability to drive process improvements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Able to effectively communicate at all levels of the business.
- Prior Human Resources professional experience working with leaders in a large / matrix organization is a plus.
- Understanding of employment laws, regulations, and executive orders enforced by the EEOC, and other agencies.
- Understanding of federal and state requirements for employer compliance reporting and ability to work cross-functionally to execute.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Benefits (Full-Time Employees eligible):
- Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
- Paid Time Off
- Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
- 401k with 4% company matching (100% vested immediately)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
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*** Background Check Requirement ***
As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.
EEO Statement
At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.
Disclaimer
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los
EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.
Statement on External Recruiting Agencies
TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.
