HR Generalist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Manager to join our team at Native Nations Cannabis. In this unique and challenging role, you will be responsible for a wide range of HR functions, balancing the duties of an HR Generalist with the strategic responsibilities of an HR Manager. You will play a vital role in shaping and implementing HR policies and practices while fostering a positive work environment in a rapidly growing and culturally diverse organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Lead the full recruitment cycle, from job posting to onboarding, to attract and retain top talent.

• Employee Relations: Foster a positive work environment, resolve employee concerns, and promote a culture of inclusivity and respect.

• Performance Management: Develop, implement, and maintain performance appraisal systems, coaching managers and employees on performance improvement.

• Compliance and Legal: Ensure HR policies and practices align with local, state, and federal regulations, including those specific to the cannabis industry and the reservation/tribal nation working alongside the NNC attorney.

• Training and Development: Coordinate training and development programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

• Benefits Administration: Oversee benefits packages, including health, retirement, and wellness programs.

• HR Reporting: Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports to track key metrics

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the company's objectives and mission.

• Policy Development: Create, update, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and compliance standards.

• Organizational Development: Lead organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, and succession planning.

• Compensation and Rewards: Manage compensation and benefits strategies to attract, retain, and motivate employees.

• Employee Engagement: Promote a culture of engagement, diversity, and inclusion.

• Conflict Resolution: Handle complex HR issues, mediating disputes and implementing disciplinary actions when necessary.

• Budget Management: Oversee the HR budget, making data-driven decisions for resource allocation.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

All positions require a minimum of a criminal background check.

• Bachelor Degree or 5 years experience.

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist and HR Manager in a regulated industry.

• Familiarity with South Dakota employment laws and regulations, as well as specific cannabis industry regulations.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• High level of confidentiality and ethics.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must occasionally sit or stand up to 8 hours in day. Employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Must sit and focus for extended periods of time.