Schwazze · 1 month ago
Employee Relations Business Partner
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expSchwazze is a purpose-driven, vertically integrated cannabis operator focused on building a leading seed-to-sale company. The Employee Relations Business Partner will collaborate with leaders and employees to foster a people-first culture through strategic guidance and HR practices, ensuring a supportive environment where teams can thrive.
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Responsibilities
ER support for assigned locations, ensuring timely, fair, and defensible handling of corrective actions, investigations, terminations, and workplace concerns
Draft, review, and finalize corrective action documentation with exceptional attention to detail, helping leaders accurately reflect performance or conduct concerns with consistency and clarity
Manage ADA accommodation cases by partnering with employees and leaders, gathering required documentation, and ensuring timely, compliant, and empathetic resolution
Conduct structured investigations, including interviews, documentation, and case summaries, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and legal defensibility
Maintain and update ER Tracker documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong case management discipline
Interpret and communicate company policies, labor standards, and regulatory requirements to leaders to ensure consistent application and reduce organizational risk
Identify ER trends, hotspots, and risk indicators, providing proactive recommendations and pattern analysis
Champion Schwazze’s values through visible leadership, coaching, and reinforcement in daily operations
Partner closely with leaders to build high-trust, high-performing environments grounded in psychological safety, consistent communication, and people-centered leadership
Support employee journey and career mapping initiatives, helping leaders create clear development paths and career transparency
Drive engagement and recognition programs, supporting leaders in tailoring initiatives to enhance morale and connection
Identify culture gaps and collaborate with leaders on targeted improvement plans
Serve as an approachable first point of contact for employees, fostering open dialogue and trust in People & Culture partnership
Act as a champion of change management by supporting communication, alignment, and adoption of new processes, tools, and initiatives
Develop clear, structured presentations and support facilitation at company meetings, trainings, and leadership sessions
Analyze people-related KPIs and trends to provide insights and recommendations that elevate culture, performance, and operational consistency
Maintain a regular presence in assigned stores to understand team dynamics, workplace conditions, and leadership practices
Serve as a People & Culture liaison, ensuring timely communication, appropriate escalation, and strong alignment between field leadership and central P&C teams
Provide leadership coaching focused on communication, conflict management, documentation excellence, and operational consistency
Support M&A integrations by helping align processes, culture, policies, and expectations
Partner with leaders to ensure strong onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; equivalent experience may substitute
5–7 years of progressive HR or People & Culture experience, ideally in multi-unit or field-based environments
Strong knowledge in employee relations, ADA accommodations, investigations, progressive corrective action, termination processes, and ER documentation
Demonstrated experience supporting culture-building, employee experience, and leadership capability
Experience navigating change and supporting integration efforts during M&A
High proficiency in HRIS systems, Excel-based case tracking, and technical documentation
Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong organizational discipline and accuracy in all documentation and case management processes
Strong communication skills, including the ability to craft clear, concise, and professional written documentation and deliver guidance with clarity and confidence
Strong relationship-building skills, professional maturity, and ability to partner with both frontline employees and senior leaders
Strong confidentiality, judgment, and time management
Preferred
Cannabis industry experience is a plus but not required
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
EAP Programs
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discount at all Schwazze Retail locations
Company
Schwazze
Schwazze provides consulting services for cannabis growing technologies and methodologies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$110MKey Investors
Dye Capital & Company
2021-12-03Post Ipo Debt· $95M
2019-06-06Post Ipo Equity· $14M
2017-09-12Post Ipo Equity· $1M
Leadership Team
Forrest Hoffmaster
Interim CEO
Recent News
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