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Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist

Description

We are seeking a Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist to support high-volume hiring across our manufacturing & distribution teams. This role is vital to keeping candidates moving from sourcing through their start date, and requires a strong focus on staying organized, highly communicative, and meeting cannabis compliance requirements.

This role is primarily remote, with willingness to travel 1-2x per month to support HR onsite operations & events.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Hiring

Support hiring for high-volume manufacturing roles across multiple open roles simultaneously.
Proactively source candidates through job boards, referrals, local outreach, and community partnerships.
Conduct initial candidate screens to assess basic qualifications, availability, and role fit and schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
Maintain active communication throughout the hiring process to keep candidates engaged and reduce drop-off.
Partner with hiring managers to align on candidate flow, interview feedback, and hiring timelines.

Onboarding & Compliance

Own and ensure all cannabis badging and licensing requirements are completed prior to start date (guide candidates through state-specific compliance requirements and documentation).
Process background checks, I-9 verification, and other pre-employment onboarding steps to maintain regulatory compliance.
Manage onboarding timelines to support group start dates and high-volume hiring, and proactively follow up to prevent delays, incomplete documentation, or onboarding drop-off that may result in missed hiring deadlines.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

21+ years old (industry requirement).
Proactive, with the ability to manage time and priorities independently.
2–4 years of experience in recruiting, coordination, or high-volume hiring environments (agency experience a plus).
Experience supporting hiring for hourly or operational roles (manufacturing, warehouse, retail, etc.) preferred.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.
Experience in regulated industries (cannabis, food production, pharmaceuticals, etc.) is a plus.
Ability to learn and manage state-specific cannabis badging requirements.

Experience the Fernway Advantage

Generous annual leave: 13 paid holidays and up to 3 weeks PTO (hourly and salaried staff alike)
Comprehensive health coverage: company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
Extra benefits: PSL, FSA, life insurance, 401(k) with match, discounted pet insurance and gym membership

About Fernway

Fernway is an industry-leading cannabis brand that is actively expanding into innovative product categories and new state markets. Our unwavering commitment to premium quality cannabis products, exceptional customer service and strategic partnerships are what set us apart.

We pride ourselves on nurturing an employee-first culture that has helped catapult us to the top of the industry. We are accepting, inclusive and diverse. We embody cannabis culture from top to bottom and act as one team. That is what has made us successful.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Fernway provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Fernway is dedicated to building a diverse team.

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