COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
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JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a full-time Human Resources Specialist to join our HR Shared Services team. Acting as a key partner to HR and business leaders, this role supports the full employee life cycle and serves as a go-to resource for HR processes, systems, and administration. The HR Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring seamless execution of HR operations, while also contributing to special projects and continuous process improvements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of hands-on HR experience across multiple functional areas.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel. Previous experience using HRIS system, HR ticketing system and DocuSign preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Basic familiarity with federal and state employment laws and compliance practices preferred.
• Comfortable managing highly sensitive information with confidentiality and sensitivity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Support documentation and data entry for organizational changes (transfers, promotions, salary adjustments, etc.).
• Respond to employee and applicant inquiries regarding policies, benefits, hiring processes, verifications, and unemployment; escalate complex matters as appropriate.
• Own the process for onboarding new employees, including sending offer letter, generating background check, providing managers and employees updates of the process.
• Manage and audit employee personnel files to ensure accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
• Process unemployment claims, terminations, severance paperwork, and organizational change requests.
• Support Recruiting by tracking openings, updating offer statuses, and communicating with hiring managers and recruiters.
• Utilize HR systems and tools effectively, including DocuSign, Greenhouse, Wurk (HRIS), Microsoft Excel/Word, and unemployment portals.
• Conduct ad hoc audits and provide support for performance, benefits, and compensation review processes.
• Create and maintain SOPs and HR process documentation, contribute to administrative HR project support and other special assignments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.