Flora Arbor is growing — and we're building an HR function from the ground up to match. We need an HR Manager who is equal parts people champion and operational backbone: someone who can recruit great talent, run clean payroll, build policies that actually get followed, and foster a culture where people want to show up and do their best work. The Role This is a hands-on, standalone HR role. You will own the full employee lifecycle — from sourcing and hiring to onboarding, benefits, payroll, performance management, and off-boarding. You'll build the policies and accountability structures that keep Flora Arbor compliant, consistent, and a great place to work. You report directly to ownership and have real authority to get things done. What You'll Own Recruiting & Hiring Own full-cycle recruiting for all positions — job postings, screening, interviews, offers, and background checks. Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates so we're never starting from zero when a role opens. Partner with managers to define hiring needs and create role-specific interview frameworks. Deliver a candidate experience that reflects Flora's brand and culture. Onboarding & Offboarding Build and execute a structured onboarding program that gets new hires productive and confident fast. Manage all employee documentation, I-9 verification, state cannabis licensing requirements, and HRIS data entry. Conduct exit interviews and use the data to improve retention. Payroll Process accurate, on-time payroll for all hourly and salaried employees every pay period. Manage time and attendance records; resolve discrepancies before they become disputes. Ensure proper tax withholding, garnishments, and year-end W-2 filings in compliance with Illinois law. Serve as the primary contact for payroll questions and corrections. Benefits Administration & Enrollment Administer health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefit plans; manage open enrollment and qualifying life events. Serve as the employee-facing resource for benefits questions, claims issues, and plan comparisons. Evaluate benefit offerings annually and make recommendations to ownership on cost-effective plan design. Ensure timely carrier invoicing, reconciliation, and ACA compliance reporting. Policy, Compliance & Employee Relations Write, maintain, and enforce the employee handbook and all HR policies — attendance, conduct, PTO, progressive discipline, and beyond.

Manage the full disciplinary process:

verbal warnings, written warnings, PIPs, and terminations, with consistent documentation. Investigate employee complaints and workplace issues promptly, fairly, and confidentially. Ensure compliance with Illinois employment law, IDOL regulations, OSHA, and cannabis-specific workforce requirements. Partner with ownership and outside counsel on any employment-related legal matters. Culture & Employee Development Champion a workplace culture that is positive, accountable, inclusive, and high-performing. Develop and track performance review processes; coach managers on delivering meaningful feedback. Identify training needs and coordinate learning opportunities that help employees grow. Recognize and reinforce behaviors that reflect The Joint's values — and address those that don't. Serve as a trusted, approachable resource for employees at every level of the organization. What We're Looking For 3-5+ years of HR generalist or HR manager experience, ideally in retail, hospitality, or cannabis. Demonstrated experience running payroll (ADP, Paychex, Gusto, or equivalent). Working knowledge of Illinois employment law, FMLA, ADA, and IDOL requirements. Experience writing HR policies and managing employee relations and disciplinary matters. Benefits administration experience including open enrollment and carrier management. Strong recruiter instincts — you know how to find good people and close them. Exceptional discretion and judgment; trustworthy with sensitive information. Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities without dropping the ball. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or

SHRM-SCP

certification a plus. Cannabis industry experience a plus but not required. What We Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Health, dental, and vision benefits. Employee discount on the best-priced, highest-quality cannabis in the market. Direct access to ownership — your work matters and decisions get made quickly. The opportunity to build an HR function from scratch and leave a real mark on a growing company.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please provide Wage requirements. Responses with "Open" or "Negotiable" or non responses will be not be contacted. Please provide HR and Payroll experience.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE, DO NOT APPLY!

Work Location:

In person