Employee Relations Business Partner

Jushi•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Want to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives while earning a competitive salary? At Jushi Holdings Inc. ”) ( CSE: JUSH ) ( OTCQX: JUSHF ), we are shaping the future of the cannabis industry, the fastest growing jobs sector in the U.S. The Employee Relations Partner serves as a trusted advisor and proactive leader responsible for executing the company’s employee relations strategy across a designated region. This role ensures consistent application of ER policies and practices at all regional locations, including union and non-union environments. The Employee Relations Partner will maintain a frequent on-site presence, conduct proactive feedback sessions, and conduct hands-on investigations of concerns raised through anonymous reporting tools. The ideal candidate is a mobile, data-driven professional with deep ER and union experience, exceptional analytical skills, and a commitment to fostering a fair, transparent, and engaging work environment across diverse locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field.
5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years specializing in employee relations, workplace investigations, and union/labor relations.
Demonstrated experience using an HR case management system (e.g., HR Acuity, ServiceNow).
Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (Title VII, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, NLRA, etc.).
Proven ability to use data and analytics to assess ER trends, measure program effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% within the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

PHR or Labor Relations certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR), preferred.
Experience working in a multi-site or regional HR role within a unionized setting.
Advanced skills in HR analytics, survey tools, and data visualization (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Experience with Speakfully or similar anonymous reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

Implement employee relations programs, policies, and procedures across all locations within the region, ensuring alignment in both union and non-union settings.
Travel regularly to assigned sites to conduct proactive feedback sessions, roundtables, and listening tours, using insights to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
Utilize HR Acuity analytics, employee surveys, and other data sources to identify ER trends, root causes, and opportunities for proactive intervention.
Develop data-driven strategies to reduce ER case volume and improve workplace culture.
Monitor and triage reports from the Speakfully anonymous reporting hotline, conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations, documenting findings and recommending resolutions.
Manage a regional caseload of sensitive ER issues, ensuring timely follow-up and closure.
Serve as a key point of contact for union-related matters, including grievance procedures, contract interpretation, and labor relations discussions.
Advise management on compliance with collective bargaining agreements and union-related ER best practices.
Coach and advise regional managers on effective performance management, conflict resolution, and consistent policy application, with particular attention to union-influenced settings.
Assist performance managers in developing and executing performance improvement plans (PIPs), disciplinary actions, and coaching conversations.
Deliver in-person and virtual training for managers and employees on topics such as respectful workplace practices, effective feedback, ER policies, and union awareness, where applicable.
Partner with Legal, HR Business Partners, Labor Relations, and site leadership on high-risk and union-sensitive situations.
Assist other areas of HR or operations as needed, providing ER expertise and support for regional initiatives.