People & Culture Business Partner

Schwazze

Dec 24

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Customer Relations
People, HR & Administration
Albuquerque

Requirements

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.
Cannabis industry experience is a plus but not required.
Hybrid schedule with up to two remote days and three on-site or in-field days.
Travel to Colorado may be required based on business needs.
Reliable transportation is required for travel between locations.

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.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the People & Culture Business Partner position?

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field is required, along with 5–7 years of progressive HR or People & Culture experience.

Is prior experience in the cannabis industry necessary for this role?

No, cannabis industry experience is a plus but not required.

What are the essential functions of the People & Culture Business Partner?

The role involves employee relations, culture and engagement initiatives, and retail field partnership and operational support, among other responsibilities.

How does this position support employee relations?

This position ensures timely and fair handling of corrective actions, investigations, terminations, and workplace concerns, while also managing ADA accommodations.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this role?

Yes, Schwazze supports employee growth and offers career mapping initiatives to create clear development paths.

Will the People & Culture Business Partner have a presence in retail locations?

Yes, the role includes maintaining a regular presence in assigned stores to understand team dynamics and support leadership.

What is the working schedule for this position?

The working schedule is hybrid, with up to two remote days and three days on-site or in-field.

Does this position require travel?

Yes, travel to Colorado may be required based on business needs.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, pet insurance, EAP programs, paid time off, paid parental leave, and employee discounts at all Schwazze retail locations.

Schwazze

Data-driven, cannabis growth operator leveraging best practices to intentionally grow by design and outpace the market

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

501-1000

Employees

2013

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) is the parent company of a portfolio of vertically integrated cannabis brands spanning seed to sale. The company’s intent is to apply its operational playbook by expanding into markets where it can entrench itself in a leadership position. Anchored by a high-performance culture, Schwazze focuses on growth by purposeful design, combining customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive desired outcomes. The company's leadership team has deep expertise in CPG, retail, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about improving the human condition; making a difference in our communities; promoting diversity and inclusion; and doing its part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to promote growth. Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. VISION: To become the most admired cannabis company | ever. MISSION: To provide the most trusted products and experiences with a focus on the health, happiness and well-being of our customers, suppliers, employees and key stakeholders. BRAND PURPOSE: We aim to recognize the full potential of cannabis and are devoted to fulfilling its ability to improve the human condition.