HR Advisor

WYLD•Happy Valley, OR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld THC operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OH, OR, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon. Our CBD line is available nationwide across all states! The HR Advisor will collaborate closely with Leadership to shape and implement the employee experience strategy with expertise across a wide range of human resources activities. In this role, the HR Advisor will provide exceptional day-to-day employee and manager experience; providing guidance and coaching on various employment matters; HR procedures, policy interpretation and application, employee relations, and performance management. Additionally, the HR Advisor will work to enhance internal processes through effective collaboration. The Human Resource Advisor works collaboratively to implement HR projects and programs and support organizational consistency and people-based compliance.

Requirements

2–5 years of HR Experience, preferably in a multi-state or regulated environment
Strong understanding of how to navigate local, state, and federal labor laws and HR compliance practices
Experience conducting investigations, resolving workplace issues, and supporting performance management
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels
Strong critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Comfortable using HR systems and tools
Ability to navigate change, support continuous improvement, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Must be able to travel on an as-needed basis to additional locations and facilities, up to 50% of the time
Willing to submit a background check
Must obtain all applicable state-required: permits, licenses, and certifications
State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred
Cannabis experience a plus
Experience with UKG preferred

Responsibilities

Embodies Wyld’s Pillars and Company Values by leading through example and fostering our culture through authentic, everyday engagement with staff
Contributes to ongoing continuous improvement efforts to enhance operations and culture, acting as a change champion during the implementation of new systems and processes
Ensuring multi-state and government compliance, including but not limited to; employment laws and regulations, employee leaves, safety and workers’ compensation.
Reviews and evaluates terminations for potential risk, ensuring compliance with policy and employment law, and executes the termination process with professionalism, consistency, and care
Leads workplace investigations with confidentiality and impartiality, conducting thorough fact-finding and making recommendations—including corrective action up to and including termination—aligned with company policy, HR best practices, and established precedent
Collaborates with leadership to enhance performance management by offering expert guidance on coaching, documentation, and performance improvement strategies, fostering accountability and promoting employee development
Conducts thorough monitoring and auditing of HR practices to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal employment laws, proactively identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions
Builds trusted relationships with employees and serves as a supportive advocate during times of need, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Collaborates in managing workers' compensation cases; ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and providing support throughout the claims process
Participate in, manage, and execute strategic employee relations-focused team projects
Performs and/or coordinates routine tasks as assigned related to administration of human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity and paid time off/vacation planning, recognition, and morale; and training and development
Sort through complicated, extensive, and often conflicting information to effectively attack and solve problems
Support employee engagement and recognition programs.
Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs