Compensation Overview

Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) (Hybrid - 1 to 2 days onsite per week in Irvine, CA)

Overview:

As a Sr. HRBP, you will focus on supporting our workforce by aligning HR initiatives to business goals. We seek an experienced HR professional with a results-oriented mindset.

In this role, you will be a consultant to managers on people and organizational matters. You will work with employees to provide ‘hands-on’ support on all HR-related matters. You will be responsible for assessing and anticipating business unit-level HR needs, developing appropriate and compliant solutions to support the workforce, and partner with other team members and relevant stakeholders across the company to implement effective solutions in an efficient manner.

The impact you’ll make:

• Consult with line managers and provide day-to-day guidance on HR matters
• Educate and guide employees on HR policies, processes and procedures
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances effectively
• Analyze trends and metrics relevant to HR
• Collaborate with managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Monitor and report on workforce planning and succession planning as needed
• Identify training needs for teams and individuals and evaluate training programs as needed
• Evaluate the use of HR products and services to identify areas for improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes
• Support the development and implementation of improvements to HR processes
• Gather and analyze root causes of issues and potential risks, and develop effective and realistic plans to mitigate them
• Support the implementation of innovative HR solutions to manage organizational change, engage employees, increase org effectiveness and strategic talent management
• Resolve employee relations issues efficiently and effectively, including conducting investigations when necessary
• Support the effective and accurate administration of payroll and benefits processes
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data in systems and adhere to set HR governance practices
• Gather and utilize relevant data to drive key HR metrics related to talent attraction, engagement and retention
• Manage HR projects and champion HR initiatives
• Partner with managers to help align people management practices that support and drive high performance
• Coach managers to proactively manage employee and team performance, and other employee relations issues
• Build strong professional relationship with managers and employees
• Gather data to form a good understanding of the employee engagement and cultural pulse of the organization
• Develop and support initiatives to maintain a high level of employee engagement
• Act as a supportive and enthusiastic team player and encourage a positive work environment
• Represent HR as a professional and trusted partner across all levels
• Performs other tasks as needed

What you’ve accomplished:

• 10+ years of experience in an HRBP role
• Strong knowledge of all HR functions and best practices
• Ability to provide guidance and support to business unit managers
• Proven experience in development and implementation of people strategies
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures
• In-depth understanding of business unit objectives, operations and challenges
• Ability to translate business objectives into HR initiatives
• Ability to integrate HR initiatives with business unit operations
• Experience coaching and guiding members of the business unit(s) they serve
• Experience coaching business managers on people management and talent strategies
• Strong influencing skills
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience with HR metrics
• Ability to gather and interpret raw data, document and analyze findings and develop appropriate recommendations
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other members of HR
• Experience in conflict resolution
• Experience working with virtual teams
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality of information
• Experience in project management
• Strong attention to detail

The base pay range for this position is $131,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year

2024 Benefits for Full Time, Regular Employees:

• Physical Health benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision:
• Employee - employer paid premium 100%
• Company contribution to a HSA when electing the High Deductible Health Plan
• For plans that offer coverage to your dependents, you pay a small contribution
• Mental Health benefits:
• Free access to CALM app for employees and dependents
• Employee Training
• Mental Health seminars and Q&A sessions
• Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary up to $250,000
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match contribution)
• Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
• Supplemental, voluntary benefits
• Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings - including a company contribution
• FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Family planning/fertility
• Identity theft protection
• Legal access to a network of attorneys
• Paid parental leave

Why Work at Weedmaps?

• You get to work at the leading technology company in the cannabis industry
• You get to play a meaningful role in helping to advance cannabis causes, including helping improve the lives of patients who rely on the benefits of cannabis
• You get an opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry
• You get to work on challenging issues in a collaborative environment that encourages you to do your best 
• You get to work in a casual and fun environment; no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Numerous opportunities and tools to learn and grow your professional skills
• Endless opportunities to network and connect with other Weedmappers through speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights, and much more!

Weedmaps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion and religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Applicants  are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state/local laws, unless the accommodation presents undue hardship. Please email us at peopleoperations at weedmaps.com if you would like to confidentially discuss a potential accommodation during the interview process.

About Weedmaps:

WM Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years.

Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business’ tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Through its website and mobile apps, WM Technology provides consumers with the latest information about cannabis retailers, brands, and products, facilitating product discovery and driving engagement with our retail and brand customers.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at www.weedmaps.com.

Notice to prospective Weedmaps job applicants:

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• Our recruiters will always communicate with candidates through an @weedmaps.com email address.

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• If you are interested in a role at Weedmaps, please apply through our established channels.

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