Director of Compliance & Human Resources

Position Summary
The Director of Compliance & HR ensures all Colorado operations: retail, cultivation, and post-production, operate in full compliance with MED regulations and internal company standards. This role provides leadership in both compliance and HR functions: safeguarding licenses, mitigating regulatory risk, supporting audits, and maintaining employee relations, training, and compliance with state and federal labor laws.

Key Expectations

Compliance Oversight

• Develop, implement, and oversee compliance programs across Colorado facilities (retail, cultivation, post-production).
• Conduct regular weekly and monthly compliance audits, track and correct deficiencies.
• Oversee inventory management controls, inventory adjustments, and METRC reporting accuracy.
• Review, update, and enforce SOPs for compliance across all departments.
• Coordinate with management during MED inspections, audits, or investigations.
• Maintain all licenses, renewals, and modifications of premises in good standing.
• Monitor rulemaking developments from MED and other Colorado regulatory bodies; communicate changes and adjust SOPs accordingly.
• Lead safety and incident reporting programs, ensuring proper documentation and corrective actions.
• Train managers and staff on regulatory requirements, compliance expectations, and company policies.

Human Resources

• Oversee HR compliance, ensuring alignment with Colorado employment laws (wage & hour, PTO, FAMLI, OSHA, EEO, etc.).
• Partner with leadership on employee relations, performance management, and investigations.
• Maintain personnel files, training records, and compliance with I-9 and badging requirements.
• Lead recruiting and onboarding processes for Colorado operations, ensuring consistent policy adherence.
• Develop and deliver HR and compliance training programs (harassment prevention, workplace safety, SOPs, labor compliance).
• Support payroll and benefits administration in partnership with Finance/HR support staff.

KPI's

• Licensing & Renewals
• METRC Accuracy
• Audit & Inspection Readiness
• Training & SOP Adherence
• Incident & Safety Management
• Recruiting & Retention
• Employee Engagement & Development

Skills

• Minimum 2 years’ compliance experience in the cannabis industry, with strong knowledge of Colorado MED regulations.
• Prior HR leadership or compliance experience strongly preferred.
• Gusto Payroll experience preferred.
• Proven track record in retail and cultivation compliance management.
• Excellent knowledge of METRC and cannabis regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of Colorado employment laws and HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and lead cross-functional teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person