HR Business Partner

Cresco Labs
Joliet, IL

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.


If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

MISSION STATEMENT


At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking an HR Business Partner to support our Retail and Operations locations . The HR Business Partner will work closely with managers and employees on performance management, compensation, training, employee engagement and other matters as assigned.  They will operate independently to support the needs of leaders and employees and will serve as the primary HR point of contact for their assigned locations, must be located in Central Illinois and able to travel among different sites.

CORE JOB DUTIES


  • Collaborate with and coach assigned  Store Manager(s), District Manager(s), Facility Directors and facility leadership, regarding matters of employee engagement to include day to day operations, communications, performance management, employee morale and areas of opportunity

  • Provide leadership and counsel to assigned leaders when delivering HR solutions which enable a high-performance culture

  • Work closely with management and employees to increase productivity and morale 

  • Identify trends, analyze data and propose actions to address any gaps or issues leading to an enhanced employee experience and/or improved processes

  • Coach managers on performance management and employee conversations

  • Resolve employee relations issues, by investigating complaints or concerns, recommending solutions and escalating to HR leadership as necessary

  • Partner with operations, retail and HR leaders to conduct the annual performance review and goal setting cycles

  • Monitor and ensure understanding and compliance with federal, state and local employment laws as well as company policies and procedures

  • Partner with operations and retail leaders and HR partners to determine necessary training and development opportunities for employees

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing/warehousing or retail-based role

  • Familiarity with a large non-exempt population preferred

  • Prior experience supporting a unionized environment preferred

  • Knowledge of labor and employment laws

  • Complete understanding of HR policies and procedures 

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite; experience with HRIS systems required

  • Excellent interpersonal skills 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Ability to establish priorities and work independently

  • Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environment

  • Ability to travel throughout the region 40% of the time

  • Ability to work onsite 2 days/week (between our Lincoln and Joliet facilities, as well as adhoc travel to IL Retail locations), including some flexible hours for night and weekend work as needed 

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $100,000 USD

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.


California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants:

Please read the California Employee Privacy Notice (“CA Privacy Notice”) regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs’ policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the Sunnyside* Privacy Policy and applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting [email protected]

Reporting a Scam:

Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.

Please note that Cresco Labs does not ask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our career’s pages.

We are working diligently to block this from happening. Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs.

If you are in doubt, please contact us at [email protected] with questions.

Posted 2026-06-08

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