Head of HR - Hemp / Cannabis Brands

The Pack Labs

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • $140,000-160,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
The Pack Labs, parent company to and , is leading the charge in the hemp-derived cannabinoid industry. With a focus on innovation, quality, and national expansion, we’re building standout brands—and a people-first culture to match. As we continue to scale across multiple states, we’re hiring a Head of Human Resources to design and lead the systems that will support our growth from the inside out.This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. You’ll be responsible for building scalable people infrastructure, fostering a strong and values-driven culture, and ensuring we remain compliant and connected across jurisdictions. If you’ve operated in cannabis, hemp-derived products, or other fast-paced, regulated industries, this is your opportunity to shape an HR function from the ground up.What you’ll do:Build, implement, and manage core HR operations across multiple states, including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS, employee documentation, and workflowsCreate and maintain employee handbooks, policies, and procedures that align with evolving federal and state labor laws, especially CaliforniaLead employee relations and engagement strategies, building a fair, inclusive, and performance-driven environmentOversee compensation strategy, including salary benchmarking, offer letters, promotions, and performance reviewsStay ahead of compliance updates, including cannabis-specific labor guidelines, audits, state filings, and reporting requirementsCollaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Production teams to align people strategies with company goalsPartner with leadership on hiring strategy, employer brand, and scalable recruiting practices that support our national footprintWhat we’re looking for:5+ years of HR leadership, people operations, or human capital experienceExperience in cannabis, hemp-derived products, CPG, or high-growth startups; multi-state operator (MSO) background is a major plusDeep knowledge of California employment law and experience managing multi-state complianceProven success building HR systems, programs, and policies from scratchHigh emotional intelligence with strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skillsAbility to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environmentComfortable working directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teamsWhat we offer:Competitive salary range: $140,000 to $160,000 depending on experienceFull benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)Leadership opportunity in one of the fastest-growing categories in wellnessA bold, driven culture that values ownership, clarity, and momentumWhy this role matters:As a company operating in the hemp-derived cannabinoid space, we know firsthand that regulations shift quickly, and growth comes fast. Our Head of HR will ensure that we’re not only building teams- but building them the right way. This role brings the structure, stability, and strategy needed to scale intentionally. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in cannabis and want to help define what high-integrity growth looks like, this role is yours to own.Powered by JazzHR

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