Employee Relations Manager

At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use.  We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America.  We’re on a roll and are just getting started! 

It’s a Joint Effort

We believe that How We Work Together Matters.  Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it.  Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry. 

Sound like weed be a good fit?  Here’s where you come in.  

Our next Employee Relations Manager will foster a positive work environment by managing employee relations programs, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and addressing workplace concerns. 

You will be challenged to work both strategically and tactically to do to promote fair and consistent workplace practices while mitigating risks and supporting organizational goals

One minute you will be jumping in to mediate and negotiate an escalated conflict.

The next minute putting together a communication around an updated policy related to Employee Relations.

And the next minute reviewing an EthicsPoint case results to ensure a proper investigation was performed

Regardless of the task, it’s critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you’ll work with diverse teams and stakeholders across the organization

Where you'll be planted:

This is a remote role. We are only considering candidates in the following states:

Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert on complex employee relations matters; including diagnosing problems, negotiating workable solutions, and providing a verbal or written report of fact findings to all levels of leadership.
• Build and establish relationships with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) and business leaders at various levels.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on various issues, such as grievances, disputes, disciplinary actions, layoffs, and terminations. 
• Mediate and negotiate when escalated conflicts arise; collaborate with HRBPs to help resolve escalations in a timely and effective manner. 
• Manage the EthicsPoint Hotline, ensuring that cases are timely assigned, investigated and closed with required reporting.
• Collect and analyze employee relations data; provide insight(s) that drive action items to improve the employee experience.
• Provide input and solutions to help improve and/or introduce policies and programs that impact the employee lifecycle, from hiring through offboarding. 
• Develop, plan, and communicate updates on employee relations processes, policies, tools, and resources.
• Provide strategic support, thought partnership and coaching, to all levels of the organization.
• Monitor and comply with the relevant laws and regulations that govern employment and labor relations, such as anti-discrimination, health and safety, and collective bargaining.
• Manage employee requests for leaves of absence and accommodations and oversee process with a focus on compliance and clear communication with all involved.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in employee relations supporting a diverse employee population across multiple states and business units required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field a plus, but not required. 
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Certified Employee Relations Professional (CERP) certifications a plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of labor and employment law
• Union experience preferred but not required.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with natural problem-solving ability to improve situations for employees.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, to communicate clearly and effectively with different stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and information related to employee relations. 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 98Point6 (remote primary care)
• 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program

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*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.