Canndescent is a leading cultivator, distributor, and manufacturer of ultra-premium cannabis. We are passionate about creating transformative products that will help tune and enrich the human experience. We strive for excellence by hiring exceptional performers that can contribute to a fun and inspiring work culture.We are currently looking for a Talent Manager/ Director for our Santa Barbara Head Quarters to join our team.
What you’ll be doing:
We are building a high-performance team that is committed to results, hard work, and success. As Talent Manager/Director you will be responsible for Talent Acquisition, Employment Branding, Implementing training systems and processes, and Leadership /Management Development. As a startup company, you will initially be an individual contributor. You must be hands-on and resourceful and have the experience and passion to build a Talent Management function from the ground up.
Your responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition
Implements effective full life-cycle recruitment processes that include sourcing strategies, advertising, research, recruitment, selection, offers, orientation, and onboarding
Consult with hiring managers on talent needs
Act as a business partner to develop talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans
Lead employment branding initiatives
Actively source and attract candidates to fill open positions
Create passive pipeline of candidates for future positions
Take actions to assure a positive candidate experience throughout their interviewing process
Utilize the ATS system for recruitment
Organize and/or attend career fairs and industry events
Talent Management
Develop relevant talent solutions to support business objectives
Design and implement onboarding and learning programs to facilitate quick transitions for new employees
Coordination of our talent management cycle including succession planning and individual development plans
Assist in the development of annual talent and organization plans as they pertain to talent development needs and workforce planning
Leadership and Employee Development
Partner with business leaders to determine best solutions for employee development and learning paths
Assess need for LMS and plan for implementation
Oversee the assessment, analysis, design, development, deployment of learning and development programs and processes
Develop communication and marketing methods to educate employees on educational programs, training resources, and opportunities, etc.
Creating talent management processes that will help managers assess employee development
About you:
You are an entrepreneurial professional that is passionate about finding the right people for the right job. Assessing cultural fit and skill is second nature to you, and you’re a tech-savvy hunter that can utilize systems to find the right candidate.
Strong relationship building, consultative, and partnering skills
Solid business acumen
Candidate focused and service oriented
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
Outstanding problem solving, prioritization, decision making, and judgment
Strong planning, organizing, and execution skills
Your experience and skills include:
Bachelor’s degree in business, HR or other related fields; Masters’ Degree a plus
5+ years’ experience in Full-Cycle recruitment
3+ years’ experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development and/or Learning & Employee Development
Hands-on experience and deep acumen of internet research, social media utilization, networking to build a sustainable talent pipeline
Experience with HRIS and ATS
Proven experience in direct sourcing and employment branding
In-depth knowledge of best practices and latest trends and benchmark data in talent management, organization and leadership development
Experience in a high growth startup strongly desired
HR Business Partner experience a plus
Benefits:
Equity: When you do well, we all do well. Every employee of Canndescent is an owner of the company
Growth Opportunity: Being a start-up company, you get to grow your own career by watering it with your drive and initiative
Healthy work environment: We provide a professional and fun work environment that brings passion and profession together
Health: Dental, medical, vision options to keep your body in check
Paid time off: Holidays and days off for your refreshment