Human Resources Business Partner

About Us

Nextleaf is an innovative ingredient processor, focused on extraction technology for health science and biotech industries. Nextleaf ingredients and consumer packaged goods are regulated by Health Canada, and sells to commercial partners and provincial distributors within Canada.

We are a team driven by our core values: Building a Sustainable Legacy, Authenticity, and Innovation. As a leader in cannabis processing, we foster a collaborative, and forward-thinking work environment where every team member is empowered to contribute to our success.

About the Role

The Human Resources Business Partner helps facilitate and embody the company's vision and values. They play an integral strategic role within the company as an advisor and ally to management, a coach and mentor to employees, and a catalyst for aligning HR activities with organizational goals, ensuring an inclusive, progressive, and high-performing workforce.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is responsible for working closely with Nextleaf Executive and Leadership, Special Committees, Team Leads, Project Managers and Board of Directors to oversee the development, implementation, and administration of HR initiatives that advance the company's corporate social responsibility, employee education and engagement, health and safety, company culture, compliance, and organizational growth.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Strategy:

·Align HR strategies with corporate vision, values, and objectives.

·Lead HR operations, with a focus on recruitment and onboarding, employee engagement and retention, training and development, health and safety, compliance, company culture, and corporate social responsibility.

·Develop and monitor the department's annual budget.

· Contribute to Board, Leadership, Department, and Company-Wide staff meetings.

·Work with department leads to maintain organizational charts for clarity in reporting structure, chain of command and communications.

·Lead by example, promoting an approachable and supportive HR presence throughout the organization including visibility within the organization and accessibility to remote employees.

Talent and Culture:

·Oversee recruitment and hiring practices to attract and retain high-quality talent, aligning with Nextleaf's corporate objectives.

·Foster a culture of equal opportunity that upholds the principles of meritocracy, cultivating a resilient, engaged workforce committed to long-term success.

·Anticipate future workforce needs and prepare strategies to ensure a thriving, adaptable organization for years to come.

·Promote internal leadership development, encouraging a culture of mentorship to build the next generation of leaders.

·Optimize employee communication and feedback channels through avenues such as company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, in-office bulletins and intra-company memo's, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use.

·Contribute to a positive reputation for Nextleaf as an employment brand and championing internal initiatives to help propel Nextleaf towards being considered as one of the best managed and/or top employers in Canada.

Performance Optimization:

·Lead the development and management of performance systems, including optimization of templates and tools to support annual performance reviews, quarterly goal setting, and probation reviews.

·Advise managers on employee relations, including disciplinary actions and performance improvement processes.

·Conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forward.

·Review, guide, and approve management recommendations for employment terminations, promotions, or re-allocation.

·Establish training and development pathways and recommendations for individuals seeking advancement within their role, department, or the company.

Compliance and Governance:

·Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and HR policies.

·Provide guidance and wise counsel on ethical, legal, and policy-related matters to internal managers and employees.

·Utilize resources, tools, and professional network to complement existing skills.

·Lead initiatives to maintain a safe, compliant, and inclusive work environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

·Oversee total rewards programs, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with Nextleaf's values.

·Monitor benefit programs, identifying opportunities for improvement in alignment with employee needs and budget considerations.

Data and Reporting:

·Use HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making, presenting insights to the executive team on key HR indicators.

·Oversee HRIS management, ensuring data integrity and efficient reporting.

Health and Safety

·Lead the implementation of company health and safety programs. Monitor the tracking of the required data.

Corporate Social Responsibility:

· Encourage sustainable and relevant practices within HR operations, fostering a work environment that values community impact, people development, and industry advocacy.

· Contribute to Board Meetings and corporate communication strategy pertaining to CSR.

Public Relations:

·Represent the company as required at local events including within the City of Coquitlam, relevant intra-industry or thought leadership events.

·Contribute as a thought leader within relevant professional circles and channels.

·Support the CEO in developing the employment brand, reputation management, and external optics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·Bachelor's degree specializing in Human Resources or a related field.

·7+ years of progressive management experience, with at least 5 years in an HR Generalist, or Specialist role.

·CPHR designation preferred, active involvement in HR networks considered an asset.

·Working knowledge of employment law, organizational planning, employee relations, and best practices in talent management.

·Well versed in total rewards and the most current practices in compensation plans, variable pay, benefits, and HRIS

·Current knowledge of opportunities to integrate AI, digital media, and automation to achieve business objectives within HR.

·Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

·Continuing education, or professional certifications within the field of coaching, leadership development, training and development considered an asset.

·Interest in emerging technology, CPG, and cannabis considered an asset.

SKILLS AND ASPIRATIONS:

To be effective in this role, you demonstrate values alignment, skills, and aspirations across the following areas:

• You hold yourself to a high standard of integrity. You have strong business acumen and are a strategic thinker.
• You are a people person, with a proven ability to inspire trust, coach leaders, and drive organizational change.
• You are emotionally intelligent, skilled at fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture and managing sensitive situations with discretion.
• You exhibit critical thinking and executive decision-making skills to navigate complex HR and business challenges.
• You are self-motivated and aspire to propel your career to the next level. You are looking for a company and industry with untapped potential.
• You are agile and adaptable. You thrive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving industry like cannabis - and consumer packaged goods (CPG).
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage employees, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• You have a (data-driven) growth-mindset. Demonstrated proficiency in HR analytics, HRIS management, and leveraging insights for continuous improvement.
• You are capable of embracing, adopting, and pioneering new technology and ideas to be considered a leader in the industry.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·This is a hybrid role, with appx 60% of the role being based in-office to support leadership and personnel based at the facility. Start/end times are negotiable to accommodate aspects such as commuting, transit or family.

TOTAL COMPENSATION:

·Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 CAD per year

·Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation

·Health Benefits: Extended health, dental, and vision benefits

·Employee Stock Option Plan

·Free parking

For more information about Nextleaf, please visit

Nextleaf thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nextleaf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Nextleaf is committed to the principle of equal employment for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Nextleaf are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Nextleaf will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.