Human Resources Business Partner

If you have an interest in being part of one of the fastest growing industries in the nation in you may consider wanting to work for Trulieve If you have a desire to help others in need through your efforts, this may be the role for you 

At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in a product they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in an environment specially designed to reduce unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the process as natural as possible at every turn.

Our products are designed to alleviate seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms, pain, nausea, loss of appetite, and other symptoms associated with serious medical conditions such as cancer.

Our specially trained staff works hand-in-hand with physicians to provide the right products and the correct dosage to ensure patients get the compassionate care they need.

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Requisition ID:

Remote Work Available: Yes 

Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Hybrid-Must live in Columbus, OH / Ohio preferred

Travel: OH & WV

Department: Human Resources - Retail

Reports to: Senior Human Resources Manager

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Human Resources Business Partner will assist the in the assigned HR functions to support company culture and growth. This role will facilitate employee relations on behalf of the company within the different locations in the designated geographic area(s). The Human Resources Business Partner will help to provide an excellent workplace experience, assisting with inquiries about company policies, and ensuring best employee relations practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Meets regularly in the assigned locations and attends department meetings to understand goals and objectives to provide appropriate guidance and support.
• Provides day-to-day assistance to all employees within the geographic area in any HR related matters maintaining effective communication.
• Recognizes sensitivity, complexity, and urgency of employee relations issues and takes appropriate action to provide sound guidance on resolutions protecting sensitive information or escalate issues to Senior Human Resources Manager.
• Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee issues and complaints.
• Responds to fact-findings and to conduct prompt, thorough, neutral, and accurate workplace investigations related to employee misconduct, discrimination, and other complaints.
• Conducts high-level workplace investigations on short timeframes ranging from simple to, sometimes, complex issues and escalating most significant issues to Senior Human Resources Manager.
• Tracks and logs thorough documentation of all incident reports and investigations on employee-related incidents following company protocols and in the corresponding company systems.
• Assesses training needs and provides recommendations on topics of employee-related training with Regional HR and assists with the coordination of training as needed.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to employees and/or supervisors assisting management in formulating responses.
• Assesses the location's work environment and communicate with Senior Human Resources Manager in areas of development. Interprets the need for the intermediate and long-term advancement potential of individuals and jobs to create organization opportunities for development.
• Promotes a collaborative approach to serve and support all employees across the geographic area in conjunction with strong ethics to represent and practice the company values.
• Assists with HRIS systems use and HR programs to employees when needed or recommends points of contact to help address employees' inquiries.
• Opens, organizes, and updates employee files. Tracks employee progress, noting promotions, recognitions, policy violations, and documenting them accordingly. Ensures all employee files are maintained according to law.
• Provides feedback to the Senior Human Resources Manager and Retail Area Managers regarding trends revealed when conducting exit interviews.
• Provides feedback to Talent Acquisition Recruiters regarding the competency of terminated employees.
• Participates in legal hearings to provide testimonies and monitoring proceedings.
• Assists the HR team with ensuring Employee Handbook is updated with current policies and procedures.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retention.
• Provides recommendations on policies and procedures that support best practices and a positive work environment
• Any other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required.
• Minimum of three years of professional HR experience. One year of employee relations experience or equivalent through training and/or education.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including excellent documentation and presentation skills.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal laws concerning labor relations, employment laws, EEOC, ADA, and any others.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• High level of analytical ability to find solutions on complex legal issues and dispute resolution.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of management, employees, as well as external contractors.
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Microsoft Office knowledge.

Travel Required:

• Frequent travel to different locations within a specific geographic area.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.   A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position. This position will work an average of 40 hours per week and will be available "after hours" if an emergency situation should arise.

Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees 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, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.