Manager, Human Resources

Parallel • Franklin, MA

Posted Jul 14, 2022

Summary

Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that's what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person's individuality, because there's power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That's why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

IN A NUTSHELL...

The Manager, HRBP must have the ability to see patterns, diagnose issues, and recommend and develop both immediate and long-term solutions and programs. This role is hands-on and will require you to roll up your sleeves and engage.

This role is with NETA, one of the renowned retail brands under the Parallel umbrella. Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in five markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), Pennsylvania (Goodblend), Nevada (A Joint Venture with Cookies) and Texas (Goodblend). At NETA, we are a passionate group of patient advocates, experienced professionals, industry leaders and philanthropists. We have come together to improve the quality of patients' lives through personalized care and the best in the art and science of medical marijuana. We provide registered patients and recreational customers in Massachusetts with first-rate marijuana therapies at our registered dispensaries in Brookline, Northampton, and Franklin. For more information, visit https://www.netacare.org.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
  • Provide HR support and coaching to managers on HR policies and processes, people management, employee relations issues and career development.
  • Drive effective compensation equity and planning processes for the assigned client group.
  • Act as a change agent and lead complex change management initiatives for the site and/or assigned client groups.
  • Ability to navigate and influence leaders in a complex matrixed organization and adapt quickly to changing business needs.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, work independently, multi-task, and follow up on projects and issues.
  • Acts as a liaison between the business unit and HR Centers of Expertise (COE's) to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal client needs.
  • Collaborates with talent acquisition to drive a staffing model to support the nature and complexity of the business. Monitor headcount and position counts to ensure that proper staffing of positions is aligned to forecast.
  • Quickly and responsibly resolves employee relations issues which may involve preparing, reviewing, and approving Performance Improvement Plans (PIP), conducts employee meetings and internal & external investigations.
  • Lead managers on corrective actions including termination process assuring that policies and procedures are correctly followed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

Required
  • Age 21 or over
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
  • 5-7+ years of experience in various aspects of human resources (staffing, compensation, employee relations and organizational development
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to present point of view in varied business situations
  • Analytical Skills including strong expertise in developing solutions based upon facts/data analytics
  • Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items
  • Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the Human Resources field including employment laws, compliance procedures and best practices

Preferred
  • Master's degree or MBA
  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
  • HR/SPHR certification
  • Previous talent management and succession planning experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in high volume interviewing and selection processes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
  • Frequently communicates with other employees/customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU...
  • Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn't fun for anyone
  • Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
  • Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
  • Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
  • Think creatively; sometimes, the "traditional" solution isn't the best one

WHAT YOU GET
  • Employee discount
  • Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
  • Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Pet Insurance
  • Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision - why we exist - is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission - how we will do this - is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Our Values - Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary

401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement
Career Training
Charitable Gift Matching
Company Discounts
Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits
Education Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off / Unlimited Vacation
Inclusive Environment
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Pet-Friendly
Relaxed / Casual Dress Code
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Work From Home / Remote

Dates

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