HR Business Partner

Cresco Labs•Joliet, IL

23h•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Cresco Labs is seeking an HR Business Partner to support our Retail and Operations locations . The HR Business Partner will work closely with managers and employees on performance management, compensation, training, employee engagement and other matters as assigned.  They will operate independently to support the needs of leaders and employees and will serve as the primary HR point of contact for their assigned locations, must be located in Central Illinois and able to travel among different sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience
5+ years’ experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing/warehousing or retail-based role
Knowledge of labor and employment laws
Complete understanding of HR policies and procedures
Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite; experience with HRIS systems required
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to establish priorities and work independently
Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environment
Ability to travel throughout the region 40% of the time
Ability to work onsite 2 days/week (between our Lincoln and Joliet facilities, as well as adhoc travel to IL Retail locations), including some flexible hours for night and weekend work as needed

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with a large non-exempt population preferred
Prior experience supporting a unionized environment preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and coach assigned  Store Manager(s), District Manager(s), Facility Directors and facility leadership, regarding matters of employee engagement to include day to day operations, communications, performance management, employee morale and areas of opportunity
Provide leadership and counsel to assigned leaders when delivering HR solutions which enable a high-performance culture
Work closely with management and employees to increase productivity and morale
Identify trends, analyze data and propose actions to address any gaps or issues leading to an enhanced employee experience and/or improved processes
Coach managers on performance management and employee conversations
Resolve employee relations issues, by investigating complaints or concerns, recommending solutions and escalating to HR leadership as necessary
Partner with operations, retail and HR leaders to conduct the annual performance review and goal setting cycles
Monitor and ensure understanding and compliance with federal, state and local employment laws as well as company policies and procedures
Partner with operations and retail leaders and HR partners to determine necessary training and development opportunities for employees