Associate HR Business Partner

Green Thumb•Warwick, RI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate HR Business Partner (AHRBP) is a critical member of Green Thumb’s People Team, based at its Rhode Island production facility and supporting the site. Operating under the Regional HRBP, the role aligns business objectives, HR strategy, and talent to support rapid growth. The AHRBP is execution-focused and partners with hourly employees, supervisors, and management. The role supports employee engagement and workplace culture; serves as a confidential resource for employees and managers on employee relations matters; conducts investigations and advises business leaders; and manages site HR routines such as new-hire orientation, employee roundtables, pay and position changes, employee data, safety records, and state badging. The AHRBP implements and maintains programs and processes, builds relationships across the organization, and works with site leadership and the People Team. The position also supports employment-law and leave-policy administration, talent and performance management, and projects and process improvements with People Team Centers of Excellence. Safety and compliance duties include following applicable safety, state, PPE, GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, quality, and compliance requirements; keeping accurate records; maintaining and calibrating equipment as directed; and reporting safety or quality concerns. Work takes place in a fast-paced, changing environment and involves daily exposure to allergens, including cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil. The employee must be able to perform the physical activities described in the posting and maintain focus while sitting or standing for extended periods.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in an HR support role or HR Business Partner experience.
Experience supporting a production, distribution, or high-growth, fast-paced, and complex work environment.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface confidently with all levels of the organization.
Highly motivated and self-directed, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Effective organization and planning skills, including the ability to manage documentation, filing, and follow-up in manual and administrative systems and processes.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and coaching skills.
Operationally strong and detail-oriented, with the ability to understand the big picture and how work connects, operate at strategic and tactical levels, and manage details.
At least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid state ID and valid driver’s license.
Able to obtain and maintain state badging requirements for work in the cannabis industry, including a background check and state review.
Able to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions; sit and/or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus.
Able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment and tolerate daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or Organizational Development.
SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Experience supporting a large population of hourly employees and providing regional support.

Responsibilities

Support and help enhance company culture, employee engagement, and the goal of being a best place to work in the cannabis industry.
Serve as a confidential resource for employees and managers on employee relations issues, partnering with Employee Relations as needed.
Conduct thorough investigations and advise business leaders appropriately.
Complete site administrative routines, including new-hire orientation, employee roundtables, processing pay and position changes, maintaining employee data, safety record keeping, and state badging requirements.
Roll out and maintain programs and processes to support a consistent, scalable approach.
Build strong, trusting relationships across the organization and partner with site management, leadership, and the People Team.
Support administration of federal and state employment-law requirements and employee leave policies; partner with Total Rewards to help employees understand the leave process.
Partner with the HRBP to identify talent needs, risks, and gaps, and support solutions to close gaps and build bench strength.
Support projects and process improvements, including work with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent & Org Development, and Employee Relations.
Follow workplace safety, state, PPE, GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, quality, and compliance requirements.
Retain and understand department-specific training; report safety incidents and concerns and comply with follow-up actions.
Accurately complete directed record keeping, maintain and calibrate tools, equipment, and machinery as directed, and report or escalate safety and quality concerns.