Human Resources Manager

At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we’re not just building businesses — we’re building the people who make them great. Our team partners with leading operators across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail to deliver world-class expertise in legal, finance, analytics, marketing, HR, and technology. We’re looking for professionals who take pride in their work, move with purpose, and thrive in fast-changing environments. The kind of people who hold themselves to high standards, think creatively, and find satisfaction in solving hard problems. When you join our team, you’ll work alongside some of the most experienced leaders in the industry — professionals who share their knowledge freely and lead by example. You’ll be challenged, supported, and trusted to take ownership of meaningful work that shapes the future of one of the fastest-growing industries in America. Key Responsibilities: Benefits Administration: Responsible for direction and planning the day to day operations of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, worker’s compensation, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), retirement programs, employee discount program, etc.) Assists HR Director in investigating new plans and programs that present the best value to company Improves existing programs by implementing process improvements when necessary Supervises and monitors HR Associates who function as benefit administrators within the company Serve as primary point of contact for vendors and third party administrators Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services and premiums Create, document and maintain administrative processes and procedures for benefits Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations Coordinate daily processing Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, etc Create and oversee maintenance of employee benefit files, database, and records Provide customer service support to employees to enhance understanding of company benefit packages Coordinate with Marketing Team to design and distribute internal marketing campaigns regarding open enrollment and summary plan descriptions Conduct benefit reconciliation and audits Other duties as assigned Employee Relations/Performance Management: Manage HR associates performance in accordance with their job description Conduct workplace investigations as they relate to sexual harassment, workplace violence, loss prevention or related to any other disciplinary violation or concern Ensure consistent enforcement of company policy across business entities Council management team to provide necessary feedback to employees when available Administer and audit employee progressive discipline incident Administer and audit employee attendance occurrences in accordance with companies hourly attendance policy Make recommendations for and perform terminations when necessary Perform and/or manage HR Associates to ensure administrative on-boarding and off-boarding functions are completed Respond to inquiries and comments made through the company’s Human Resources ticketing system. Assist Operations Team in creation of change management bulletins for new company wide processes and procedures that relate to HR Ensure company standard operating procedures and company policies are always up to date and accurate Manage all OSHA complaints and investigations, federal and state inquiries and investigations, employment applications and hearings, and verifications of employment. Manage ADA accommodations and interactive process in conjunction with company practices and legal compliance. Manage employee leave systems in accordance with federal, state and local laws including Family Medical Leave Act and Paid Family Medical Leave (Oregon, Washington, & Minnesota) Other duties as assigned Workforce Planning: Plan for current workforce needs by identifying gaps in existing employee rosters Assist in identifying how many retail associates and managers ar…