HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Harvest is one of California's leading cannabis dispensary brands with two award-winning locations in San Francisco and bold expansion plans for 2018 and beyond. Due to continuing same-store growth and planned expansion across California over the next several years, Harvest is hiring a Human Resource Manager to assist in creating a dynamic HR program that reflects the company’s modern approach to retailing.
Since first opening in 2016, Harvest has continually transformed how customers shop for and enjoy cannabis with a modern retail experience that appeals to everyone. Women, seniors and cannabis connoisseurs voted the brand one most beautiful cannabis dispensaries in America, a top-10 dispensary in Northern California and "One the best dispensaries to visit with your Mom" (which says a lot about the company’s service and style).
Experience in the cannabis industry is NOT required for this position. The company is seeking a HR pro with extensive service industry experience and wanting to be part of a growing team that helps customers feel great. This position will be based in Oakland and will frequently interact with employees at retail locations across the Bay Area.
Responsibilities
- Create and publish innovative employment ads across multiple recruiting platforms
- Screen candidates for formal interviewing by hiring managers
- Prepare offer letters as requested and run background checks on final-stage candidates
- Verify that all employees that require certification are properly documented and that corporate records are accurate
- Manage new hire onboarding as well as termination processes; prepare paperwork and communicate to all necessary parties as per defined process
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
- Maintain a current knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Ensure that handbook and policies are updated on an annual basis
- Act as a resource to employees regarding policies, procedures, benefits, and general inquiries
- Maintain employee data, create and maintain personnel files and department filing in compliance with all state and federal requirements
- Manage the performance appraisal process. Train managers on the performance appraisal process to set the stage for effective meetings
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions and working with both sides to find resolution of employee relations issues and concerns
- Leverage and help maintain the company’s HR-related computer systems
- Schedule periodic employee training programs following an agenda set by management and recruit training talent and other tools required for effective employee education
- Recommend training and education activities that reflect best industry practices
- Oversee Workers’ Compensation management ensuring that all new injuries are reported on a timely basis to insurance carrier, investigate and aggressively follow up to resolve any outstanding issues
- Update and maintain OSHA requirements
- Perform a quarterly census to confirm that the company is compliant with its diversity obligations
- Author, circulate and enforce new policies desired or approved by management to create a safe, compliant and progressive workplace
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a service industry environment
- Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience; HR coursework preferred
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, immigration and best practices
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Strong work ethic, people-oriented, team player and excited to increase employee happiness
- Detail-oriented, organized, able to juggle tasks and prioritize
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- Competitive salary with quarterly bonus program
- Semi-annual performance reviews
- 10 days annual paid vacation plus holidays
- Choice of company-subsidized health plans
- Dental coverage
- Continuing education
- Discount on product purchases
Apply for this position by submitting a resume and a short cover letter telling us why you are an ideal fit for a career at htto: //www.harvestshop.com, one of the most progressive brands in the fast-growing cannabis industry.
Recruiting and employment services for Harvest are provided by Good Living Services, Inc., an equal opportunity employer that conducts a routine background check on all applicants after making a conditional offer of employment. We proudly support the San Francisco Equity Program. If you meet the criteria as an equity applicant at officeofcannabis.sfgov.org, please inform us in your cover letter for priority processing.
If you are a recruitment agency submitting a resume on behalf of a client: Please do not forward resumes to this posting or to Good Living Services employees or management. Good Living Services is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or third-party searches conducted without an executed services agreement.
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