Director, Employee Engagement and Workplace (Hybrid)

Director Employee Engagement and Workplace(Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)

Overview:

The Director Employee Engagement and Workplace is a key leader in managing the employee training engagement and workplace responsibilities. This role will manage the organizations HR Business Partners (HRBPs) as well as oversee the Workplace and Employee Engagement team. The HRBPs play a key role in connecting the employee base with Human Resources taking a lead role in terminations promotions bonuses manager training and mentoring and conflict resolution among other tasks. The Workplace and Employee Engagement team is responsible for all of our facilities (2 main office locations in Irvine and Austin) culture events company activities parties and company-wide communications. The HR Director will ensure that these areas are providing high quality service to the organization. The ideal candidate is a passionate leader with a proven track record of success in building and managing HR teams and delivering impactful solutions. This is a strategic role that requires a strong partnership with other functions across the company.

The impact youll make:

• Lead the design and execution of HR initiatives and internal communications that align with organizational goals values and enhance employee engagement culture and experience.
• Partner closely with Executives on workforce planning talent development organizational design and employee relations to boost employee engagement and retention.
• Oversee data and program management for performance management while designing and deploying leadership training coaching and development programs.
• Oversee the planning and execution of in-office and virtual events (e.g. all-hands celebrations volunteer activities annual company party).
• Provide strategic direction to the HRBP team to ensure alignment between business goals and people strategies.
• Guide HRBPs in areas such as performance management workforce planning organizational design and employee relations.
• Design and champion initiatives that cultivate a culture that promotes productivity creativity innovation and growth.
• Oversee the Workplace Facilities and Securities team including office administration to ensure well run inclusive and safe office environments.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure efficient operations of office services supplies reception and employee amenities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws both USA and Canada and company policies while promoting ethical and inclusive practices.
• Navigate managers and executives through a variety of organizational changes using education exceptional listening skills collaboration balance and the application of creative and nimble solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders guiding decision-making related to talent structure and people dynamics.

Leadership impact:

• Lead develop hire and motivate a high performing team
• Day-to-day management and mentorship of direct reports to ensure high engagement facilitated learning clear expectations and structured work.
• Establish accountability and measuring success through reporting and data resources.
• Direct reports include 3 HRPBs and the Manager Workplace and Employee Engagement. Total team consists of 8 individuals.

What youve accomplished:

• 10 years of relevant Human Resources experience.
• 5 years of people management experience.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Experience dismantling silos by fostering cross-functional collaboration between HR and departments.
• A track record of developing innovative and forward-thinking HR strategies and initiatives and successfully fostering a compelling company culture.
• Up to date knowledge of local state and federal laws and highly skilled compliance application including recognizing escalated situations that merit partnering with Legal and Leadership.
• Possesses a data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze data and reporting to make informed recommendations.
• Experience managing HR Business Partners.
• Facilitated learning combined with roll-your-sleeves-up leadership ability to coach and develop others to do the same.
• Skilled and genuine relationship-building capabilities.
• Experience as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Comfortable in a fluid fast-paced environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong appreciation for the transactional structural compliance and operational side of HR in addition to the strategic HR programs.

Bonus points:

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

The base pay range for this position is $201500 - $215000 per year

2025 Benefits for Full Time Regular Employees:

• Physical Health benefits: Medical Dental & Vision:
• Employee - employer paid premium 100%
• Company contribution to a HSA when electing the High Deductible Health Plan
• For plans that offer coverage to your dependents you pay a small contribution
• Mental Health benefits:
• Free access to CALM app for employees and dependents
• Employee Training
• Mental Health seminars and Q&A sessions
• Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary up to $250000
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match contribution)
• Generous PTO Paid Sick Leave and Company Holidays
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings - including a company contribution
• FSA (Medical Dependent Transit and Parking)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Family planning/fertility
• Identity theft protection
• Legal access to a network of attorneys
• Paid parental leave

Why Work at Weedmaps

• You get to work at the leading technology company in the cannabis industry
• You get to play a meaningful role in helping to advance cannabis causes including helping improve the lives of patients who rely on the benefits of cannabis
• You get an opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry
• You get to work on challenging issues in a collaborative environment that encourages you to do your best
• You get to work in a casual and fun environment; no fancy clothes required but you are free to dress to the nines!
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Numerous opportunities and tools to learn and grow your professional skills
• Endless opportunities to network and connect with other Weedmappers through speaker series Employee Resource Groups happy hours team celebrations game nights and much more!

Weedmaps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles) religion and religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression age military status veteran status uniformed service member status sexual orientation transgender identity citizenship status pregnancy or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities please visit are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state/local laws unless the accommodation presents undue hardship. Please email us at peopleoperations you would like to confidentially discuss a potential accommodation during the interview process.

About Weedmaps:

WM Technology Inc.s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change weve seen in the past 10 years.

Founded in 2008 WM Technology is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry comprising a B2C platform Weedmaps and B2B software WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business tools support compliance with the complex disparate and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Through its website and mobile apps WM Technology provides consumers with the latest information about cannabis retailers brands and products facilitating product discovery and driving engagement with our retail and brand customers.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception WM Technology has worked tirelessly not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space to advocate for legalization social equity and licensing in many jurisdictions and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine California WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at.

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