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At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Director, Employee Relations

Location: Stamford, CT, Scottsdale, AZ or Las Vegas, NV (On-Site)

Job Type: Full-Time, Non - Exempt

About the Role: The Director of Employee Relations will drive a strategic vision for fostering a fair, respectful, and value-driven workplace. This role will serve as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and coach, ensuring the company maintains a positive and consistent employee experience. The Director will also lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide employee relations (ER) strategies, programs, and tools to strengthen organizational capability and mitigate risk.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and oversee complex, high-risk employee investigations, including conducting interviews, reviewing internal systems, drafting investigation reports, and recommending action plans.
• Serve as a key liaison between HR, Legal, and business leaders, ensuring a proactive and aligned approach to employee relations matters.
• Analyze ER trends, provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to HR and executive leadership to mitigate risks and enhance workplace culture.
• Develop and implement scalable employee relations programs, policies, and best practices that align with business goals and foster a positive work environment.
• Lead and oversee training initiatives to strengthen manager and leadership capabilities in handling employee relations issues effectively.
• Partner with HR and Legal teams to evaluate and enhance workplace policies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping them navigate complex employee relations matters while balancing business needs and employee advocacy.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on ER trends, risk mitigation efforts, and workforce sentiment.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies in current processes and recommending enhancements that promote fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in handling high-impact and complex employee relations issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Employee Relations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in a unionized environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex employee relations strategies at a multi-site or enterprise level.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders, HR, and Legal teams in high-stakes situations.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws, with the ability to provide strategic guidance on compliance and risk mitigation.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., JD, Master's in HR) or specialized labor relations training is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations and build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience leveraging data and insights to drive decision-making.
• Willingness to travel 25-30% to visit sites and conduct on-site investigations.

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Community Involvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should use our internal job board to apply for current openings: