Human Resources Generalist | Chicago, IL

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  • Location: Chicago, IL

  • Company: Windy City Cannabis

(“badging”) process, ensuring that all employees are correctly licensed to work in the IL cannabis industry in advance of their first shift. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Aids new employees through the state credentialing process, ensuring application materials submitted to the State of IL meet s all requirements.

Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications. Coordinates and conducts weekly new hire orientation s. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory training, continuing education, and work backssments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and

aptitude exams and certifications. Assists in performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

Oversee s daily maintenance of digital employee files , HRIS, Helpdesk tickets, and scheduling platform. Coordinate s daily medical and 401(k) benefits processing. Handle s enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries. Compiles or assists with the acquisition of complex data reports, summaries, and logs

for senior executives and HR staff. Coordinate s transfer s of benefit data to and from external vendors for services, premiums , contributions, and plan administration.

Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Develop strong working relationships with our field leadership, partnering with them to successfully onboard and offboard employees. Occasionally conduct site visits to various dispensaries to better understand challenges of the field team. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in cannabis, human resources, talent management, and employment law. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Skills and Qualifications : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to act with i ntegrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education , Credentials, and Experience: At least 21 years of age Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, or related field required. At least one year of human resource management experience preferred. SHRM-CP a plus. Ability to obtain a dispensing organization agent identification card issued by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation.

Satisfy company requirements for vaccination against COVID- 19, or obtain approved medical or religious exemption. Physical Demands : Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasionally lifting, moving, or carrying store inventory, weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally ascending/descending ladders or stairs. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. At Windy City Cannabis we are committed to improving the quality of our customer ’ lives and restoring well-being. Our medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries are setting a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness in our clean and modern facilities. Our staff is well trained and attentive, striving to serve customers with great respect and compassion. Windy City Cannabis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age disability or genetics.

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