At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots, offer top-tier products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that values corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, which supports community outreach and positive change. At Curaleaf, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. 

Title: Vice President, People & Culture - Field

Location: This position can be based in one of the following locations: Scottsdale, AZ; Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV; Stamford, CT

Job Type: Full-Time/ Exempt

About the Role:  The Vice President of People & Culture will lead HR efforts for our retail operations, partnering closely with Commercial Sales and Store Operations teams to ensure an exceptional employee experience. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of People & Culture, this role focuses on advancing talent management strategies tailored to the retail industry while modernizing HR practices. Key areas of impact include performance management, team engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, and talent development. With a passion for fostering high-performing cultures, the VP will be deeply involved in supporting retail leadership and team members to drive business results. This role involves significant travel, with up to 60-80% expected.

What You’ll Do: 

Act as a strategic People & Culture partner to retail leaders, ensuring HR strategies align with retail-specific business priorities and store operations. Drive programs that enhance team engagement and reinforce a positive, high-performing retail culture. Collaborate with leaders to address employee relations, performance challenges, and recognition strategies in a retail setting. Lead change management initiatives in areas like store expansions, organizational restructures, and new technology rollouts, including training and communication. Oversee retail-focused HR programs and processes throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution and compliance. Use HR metrics to inform workforce planning, optimize staffing levels, and ensure effective talent development. Advise on workforce planning, succession planning, and goal-setting tailored to retail teams’ needs. Manage performance, compensation, and promotion cycles to attract and retain top retail talent. Travel: Up to 60-80%.  

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience. 10+ years of HR leadership experience with a strong focus on partnering with retail leaders. Expertise in employee relations, performance/talent management, policy implementation, and compliance within retail, convenience store, or similar environments. 5+ years managing teams and cross-functional projects as an HR Business Partner. Proven leadership, change management, and organizational development capabilities. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and team management skills tailored to a retail workforce. Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced environment.

Even Better If:

Master’s degree in HR or Business Administration. HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR). Experience with HR technology and data analytics tools. Multi-state HR leadership experience in retail or similar customer-focused industries. Familiarity with the cannabis or pharmaceuticals industry is a plus.

 

Nevada Hiring Range$200,000—$220,000 USDConnecticut Hiring Range$200,000—$220,000 USD

What We Offer:

Career Growth Opportunities Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision) Generous PTO and Parental Leave 401(K) Retirement Plan Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Community Involvement Initiatives Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.  

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

2023 Ragan’s Top Places to Work 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2020 Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion Award

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production.

Our corporate  is Rooted in Good. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to national partnerships, state-wide initiatives, and local causes. Giving back to the communities where we operate is important to us and helps to change old attitudes by showing the positive impact of cannabis in creating jobs, changing lives, and helping local communities. 

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. 

Our Values:

Lead and Inspire.   Commit to Win.   ONE Curaleaf.   Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

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