Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Overview

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding cannabis company with multiple active retail dispensary locations and headquarters in Hazel Park, Michigan. As the organization continues to scale, they are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Human Resources to lead and elevate the HR function across all locations.

This executive-level role will serve as a key business partner to senior leadership, driving talent strategy, organizational development, compliance, and culture initiatives that support sustainable growth. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking HR leader with multi-site experience who thrives in high-growth, regulated environments.

Position: Director of Human Resources

Location: Hazel Park, MI (Onsite with multi-location oversight)
Travel: Regular travel to retail dispensary locations required
Salary: $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, talent strategy, succession planning, and organizational design

• Build scalable HR infrastructure to support multi-location operations

Multi-Site Leadership & Travel

• Provide on-site HR leadership and support at dispensary locations as needed

• Travel regularly to retail locations to ensure consistency in policy implementation, culture, and employee engagement

• Partner with store leadership teams to address workforce challenges and operational needs

Employee Relations & Culture

• Oversee employee relations strategy, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices

• Lead complex investigations and provide executive guidance on sensitive matters

• Champion initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and workplace culture across all locations

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruitment strategy for corporate and retail operations

• Develop workforce planning initiatives to support expansion

• Implement employer branding strategies to attract top talent

Performance Management & Organizational Development

• Design and lead performance management programs that drive accountability and growth

• Guide leadership in performance coaching and succession planning

• Implement training and leadership development initiatives

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Oversee benefits strategy, vendor management, and cost optimization

• Evaluate and enhance total rewards programs to remain competitive in the cannabis industry

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure company-wide compliance with employment laws and cannabis industry regulations

• Develop and maintain HR policies aligned with best practices

• Mitigate risk through proactive audits and training

HR Operations & Systems

• Oversee HRIS management, reporting, and workforce analytics

• Implement standardized HR processes across all locations

• Experience with Gusto and/or CanopyHR required

Qualifications

• Experience in the cannabis industry strongly preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or HR certification preferred)

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including multi-site leadership

• Demonstrated experience supporting retail or multi-location operations

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to dispensary locations

• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices

• Executive presence and ability to influence leadership

• High integrity and discretion

• Proficiency in HRIS systems, specifically Gusto and/or CanopyHR

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.