Senior Human Resources Business Partner
LeafLink is the largest unified B2B cannabis platform, providing licensed cannabis businesses a suite of tools to manage their business more effectively, sell or order from their favorite brands and accelerate growth. We are one platform, one solution and we’re defining the way thousands of cannabis brands, distributors and retailers streamline their operations. With thousands of brands and retailers across 30+ markets in North America, we are setting the industry standard for how cannabis businesses grow together. LeafLink processes more than $4.4 billion in wholesale cannabis orders annually.
Our team, backed by funding from leading VC's, including Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, Nosara Capital, and Lerer Hippeau is poised to define the cannabis supply chain through technology. LeafLink was named one of Inc. 5000’s ‘Top 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies’, one of Built In NYC's 'Best Places to Work in 2021', as well as one of Fast Company's 'Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise for 2020', joining the ranks of Amazon, Slack, and VMWare - and we're just getting started!
The Role
LeafLink is seeking a Senior People Business Partner (PBP) to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you will be reporting to the Director of People Business Partnerships. This role will be responsible for delivering core People/HR services and take a true strategic partnership approach, consistently bridging departmental needs with those of the broader company. The PBP supports our people through forward-thinking People practices -- providing leadership development, performance consultation and employee relations advice to leaders of all levels.
The Role
- Provide strategic advisory counsel to leaders offering insights, alternative perspectives and recommendations that challenge the status quo.
- Coach leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, change management, organizational design, career pathing, and compensation.
- Facilitate performance management, talent, and compensation processes for your partner organizations.
- Collaborate with specialized teams (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Finance, etc.) to develop People programs and solutions.
- You will partner with leadership to adopt and sponsor upcoming People team strategic initiatives; anticipate and address concerns proactively; represent business priorities internally within the People team to help drive People team strategy
- Manage employee relations issues; conduct thorough and timely investigations and partner with Employment Counsel, as necessary.
- Analyze and report on trends in the business, recommending strategic, proactive actions to increase employee engagement and retention.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in a strategic People/HR Business Partner role; experience partnering with C-level executives is preferred
- Experience navigating dynamic and fast-growth environments, managing ambiguity and competing priorities
- You have the discipline, organization, attention to detail and agility move between different responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative and inclusive work style; ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
- You build trust, have integrity, and can advocate to create an inclusive environment
- Global People/HR experience preferred but not required
- Experience working with Google Suite & Slack
- Coaching certification is a plus
- Business partner experience with Corporate/G&A and/or Revenue functions
Benefits
- Flexible PTO to give our employees a little extra R&R when they need it
- Competitive compensation and 401k
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Commuter Benefits through a Flexible Spending Account
- A robust stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in LeafLink’s success
LeafLink’s employee-centric culture has earned us a coveted spot on BuiltInNYC’s Best Places to Work for in 2021 list. Learn more about LeafLink’s history and the path to our First Billion in Wholesale Cannabis Orders here.