HR Advisor

WYLD

$70K — $100K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred or 2-5 years of HR experience, especially in regulated environments; cannabis experience is a plus.
  • Significant knowledge of local, state, and federal labor laws and HR compliance practices.
  • Proven expertise in employee relations, conducting investigations, and performance management support.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build trust across various organizational levels.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
  • Demonstrated integrity in handling sensitive information confidentially.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems, experience with UKG preferred.
  • Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead by example to foster company culture through authentic engagement with staff.
  • Champion continuous improvement to enhance operations and culture amidst change.
  • Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and regulations, including safety and workers' compensation.
  • Review terminations for compliance risks, executing processes with care and professionalism.
  • Conduct confidential workplace investigations, providing recommendations aligned with policies and best practices.
  • Collaborate with leadership to enhance performance management through effective coaching and documentation.
  • Monitor and audit HR practices, proactively addressing potential compliance risks.

Benefits

  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • 120 hours of paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
Full Job Description
HR Advisor

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oregon - Clackamas

Reporting To: Human Resources Manager

Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 / year

Description

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Summary

The HR Advisor will collaborate closely with Leadership to shape and implement the employee experience strategy with expertise across a wide range of human resources activities. In this role, the HR Advisor will provide exceptional day-to-day employee and manager experience; providing guidance and coaching on various employment matters; HR procedures, policy interpretation and application, employee relations, and performance management. Additionally, the HR Advisor will work to enhance internal processes through effective collaboration. The Human Resource Advisor works collaboratively to implement HR projects and programs and support organizational consistency and people-based compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Embodies Wyld's Pillars and Company Values by leading through example and fostering our culture through authentic, everyday engagement with staff
  • Contributes to ongoing continuous improvement efforts to enhance operations and culture, acting as a change champion during the implementation of new systems and processes
  • Ensuring multi-state and government compliance, including but not limited to; employment laws and regulations, employee leaves, safety and workers' compensation.
  • Reviews and evaluates terminations for potential risk, ensuring compliance with policy and employment law, and executes the termination process with professionalism, consistency, and care
  • Leads workplace investigations with confidentiality and impartiality, conducting thorough fact-finding and making recommendations-including corrective action up to and including termination-aligned with company policy, HR best practices, and established precedent
  • Collaborates with leadership to enhance performance management by offering expert guidance on coaching, documentation, and performance improvement strategies, fostering accountability and promoting employee development
  • Conducts thorough monitoring and auditing of HR practices to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal employment laws, proactively identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions
  • Builds trusted relationships with employees and serves as a supportive advocate during times of need, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Collaborates in managing workers' compensation cases; ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and providing support throughout the claims process
  • Participate in, manage, and execute strategic employee relations-focused team projects
  • Performs and/or coordinates routine tasks as assigned related to administration of human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity and paid time off/vacation planning, recognition, and morale; and training and development
  • Sort through complicated, extensive, and often conflicting information to effectively attack and solve problems
  • Support employee engagement and recognition programs.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs


Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Education & Experience: HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred or 2-5 years of HR Experience, preferably in a multi-state or regulated environment; cannabis experience a plus
  • Knowledge of Employment Law: Strong understanding of how to navigate local, state, and federal labor laws and HR compliance practices
  • Employee Relations Expertise: Experience conducting investigations, resolving workplace issues, and supporting performance management
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving abilities
  • Confidentiality & Integrity: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
  • HRIS Proficiency: Comfortable using HR systems and tools; experience with UKG preferred
  • Adaptability: Ability to navigate change, support continuous improvement, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
  • Travel: Must be able to travel on an as-needed basis to additional locations and facilities, up to 50% of the time
  • Willing to submit a background check
  • Must obtain all applicable state-required: permits, licenses, and certifications
  • State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older


Benefits

As an exempt employee, you'll receive a competitive salary wage of $70,000-100,000/yr. paid biweekly, 11 paid holidays, 120 hours of PTO, 401k andfully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

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