Our client, a fast-growing and fully vertically integrated cannabis operator in Maryland, is seeking a dynamic Director of HR to join their leadership team. This is a high-impact role responsible for shaping the people function during a period of rapid expansion across cultivation, manufacturing, and multi-unit retail.
Location: Baltimore, MD (On-site with regional travel
About the Role
The Director of HR will partner closely with executive leadership and oversee all aspects of human resources across multiple sites. You’ll build scalable systems, elevate compliance, strengthen culture, and ensure the company remains a best-in-class employer in a highly regulated industry. This role is based out of the Baltimore office and requires occasional in-state travel to retail and operational locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and scale HR operations across multi-site retail, manufacturing, and cultivation environments
- Design and implement HR policies, structure, and processes to support rapid growth
- Serve as a strategic partner to leadership in workforce planning, org development, and talent strategy
- Manage employee relations with tact and integrity, including union environments
- Oversee compliance with state and federal labor laws and cannabis regulations
- Drive initiatives around culture, engagement, learning and development, and retention
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of HR leadership experience supporting multiple retail locations
- Experience working directly with unions (negotiations, labor relations, collective bargaining, etc.)
- Demonstrated success building HR frameworks, processes, and operational discipline in scaling environments
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic-thinking skills
- Cannabis industry experience not required — but a genuine passion, respect, and curiosity for the plant is
Why This Role Matters
This is an opportunity to shape the future of a mission-driven cannabis company rooted in community, quality, and responsible growth. If you thrive in entrepreneurial environments and love building structure in an evolving industry, this role offers real room to lead
Compensation includes competitive base salary + benefits and performance incentives
