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Iowa Cannabis Company

Director of Talent Acquisition

Iowa Cannabis Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


General Description:

The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead a team of talent acquisition professionals, provide strategic leadership, facilitate organizational change and support the vision of affordable and regulated cannabis products throughout the United States.

We need a sharp, straightforward, cooperative and innovative leader who enjoys tackling challenges, leading change and showcasing expertise within the following areas: administrative and organizational leadership, high volume full-cycle recruiting, talent management, change management, culture oversight and learning & development.

Essential Functions:

Direct, manage, and motivate a team of talent acquisition specialists to deliver a consistent and quality interview experience for candidates including:

Identifying job requirements and applicant qualifications

Creating and updating job descriptions

Posting job vacancies

Pre-screening resumes

Scheduling and conducting virtual and in-person interviews

Checking references and background checks and verifying educational degrees

Extending job offers

Coordinating new hire orientation for prospective employees

Making updated recommendations to interview guides and pre-screen questionnaires as the interview process changes

Ability to manage a team of talent acquisition managers and specialists, both on site and remotely, in multiple employment environments

Develop and implement cost-effective talent acquisition strategies ensuring effective and creative sourcing, evaluation, and selection of the most qualified and diverse talent

Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified candidates for multiple corporate and retail positions

Review resumes, conduct pre-interview screens and conduct virtual and onsite interviews to make recommendations to hiring managers

Coordinate onsite and virtual interviews with candidates and hiring managers

Approve and send offer letters to prospective employees and coordinate onboarding

Act as an internal consultant to hiring managers by providing guidance throughout the recruiting process

Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process

Generate and analyze hiring reports for company leadership

Build and rollout various talent acquisition programs to hire from target and strategic talent pools

Manage company career websites such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn and Indeed to ensure current and engaging information regarding the company's public image

Leverage our HRIS and ATS systems to create reporting and team accountability with actionable sourcing, selecting, DE&I and hiring metrics

Ensure timely and accurate EEO-1 reporting requirements are met for all applicable entities

Manage all third-party vendor relationships and budgets associated with the talent acquisition department

Stay up-to-date on innovative recruiting trends and practices

Create and maintain an inspiring vision for Cannabis & Glass employment messaging

Establish clear performance metrics and reporting to evaluate success and impact of diversity and retention initiatives

Enhance our onboarding experience by designing a structured and branded orientation process for new hires

Create processes to identify internal talent for promotion opportunities and succession planning

Oversee, maintain and implement all aspects of current and future applicant tracking systems

Create and maintain job descriptions for all positions within the company

Manage and assist in miscellaneous recruiting projects

Other duties as assigned

Workforce Planning:

Establish workforce planning methodologies and ensure actionable outcomes linked to the company mission and strategy

Develop appropriate metrics, tracking mechanisms and other planning and measurement tools to build accountability and measure results, impact and cost-effectiveness of the hiring process and talent acquisition team

Provide strategic direction, talent acquisition expertise, and guidance to key stakeholders on strategic and emerging talent acquisition trends, benchmarks, and other talent acquisition issues.

Plan for current workforce needs by identifying gaps in existing employee rosters

Identify how many retail employees and managers are necessary to hire at each retail location

Work with all departments to make recommendations for reductions in workforce needs depending on store sales forecasts

Identify new corporate positions necessary for company growth throughout expansion efforts

Forecast hiring needs based on business growth strategy

Perform data-driven benchmark research and analysis on compensation and benefits

Learn and maintain knowledge of all regulatory requirements within the cannabis industry

Learn and maintain knowledge of all labor laws we operate in to ensure company compliance at the federal, state and local level

Working Conditions:

Job duties will primarily include work indoors during all seasons

Employees may be exposed to difficult or stressful vendor and/or customer situations requiring patience and professionalism to effectively handle

Work duties may require sedentary activities, active standing, stooping and/or kneeling

Minimum Requirements:

Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Must be able to sit and/or stand at workstation for up to eight hours per day

Must be able to proficiently operate computers, tablets and other productivity machinery and technology

Must be able to reliably arrive at work on time for scheduled shifts

Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute

Must be able to move about the corporate offices, as needed, to perform required functions

Must be able to remain in a designated work area for up to eight hours per day with the exception of breaks as required by law

Must be able to effectively communicate information and ideas so customers, vendors and coworkers will understand. Must be able to convey and exchange accurate information in these situations.

Must be able to continue to assist vendors and coworkers during and after stressful situations

Must be able to accurately observe details at close range in order to recognize, identify, detect, determine and assess objects

Must be able to effectively communicate information displayed on digital screens

Must be able to perform other job duties as assigned

Must have the ability to work onsite

Must have the ability to work 40 hours per week

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a business related field

Master's degree preferred

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience with full-cycle recruiting including 5 years of managing in-house full-cycle recruiting

Minimum of 5 years experience supporting multi-site recruiting needs, preferably within the retail, service, or manufacturing industry

SHRM-CP or PHR certification strongly preferred

Proven success developing and deploying multi-level talent acquisition strategies

Ability to think strategically and effectively communicate at the executive level

Possess a passionate leadership style with the ability to inspire and motivate

Possess a keen attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate and develop direct reports

Minimum of 21 years of age

Must commit to coming to work sober. We love cannabis but

we do not get high on the job.

Excellent communication and organizational aptitude

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Must be comfortable discussing medical and recreational cannabis

This is an onsite position. All candidates must be local to the greater Minneapolis area.

Benefits and Compensation:

Pay range starting between $90,000-$120,000 DoE

Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering in-person, telephonic, texting and video counseling for help with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, and more

Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Equal Opportunity Employer:Iowa Cannabis Company is an equal opportunity employer that believes in promoting a diverse workplace and creating a working environment in which all employees are provided with equal employment opportunities. The company will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class or characteristic established under applicable federal, state or local statute or ordinance.

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