People & Culture Business Partner

Brief DescriptionWho We Are: Schwazze (SHHwahZZ) is a purpose-driven, vertically integrated cannabis operator. We are building a leading seed-to-sale company with best-in-class dispensaries and exceptional cultivation, manufacturing, and wholesale capabilities. Driven by a high-performance culture, we combine customer focus and data-driven insights to unlock the plant’s full potential and improve the human condition.At Schwazze, you are not just an employee—you are part of a purpose-centered, performance-driven team where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your potential is limitless. We lead with integrity, connection, engagement, excellence, and empowerment, fostering a culture where people thrive, communities flourish, and the industry moves forward. These values define our commitment to creating a supportive, positive workplace while delivering exceptional customer experiences.For more information, please visit our website: www.schwazze.comJob Title: People & Culture Business PartnerSalary Range: $85,000 - $100,000Type: Full-Time, ExemptLocation: Denver, COPosition ObjectiveThe People & Culture Business Partner partners with leaders and employees across Schwazze to build a people-first culture through strategic guidance, clear communication, and values-aligned HR practices. This role blends cultural leadership with disciplined compliance to strengthen trust, foster accountability, and support an environment where teams feel respected, connected, and able to thrive.The ideal candidate brings a strong HR foundation, professional maturity, and a genuine passion for enhancing the employee experience. Serving as a first point of contact for employees and leaders, this role provides timely guidance, well-crafted documentation, and thoughtful support across the employee lifecycle including ADA accommodations, corrective actions, investigations, and development planning. Through a people-first approach and commitment to high excellence, the P&C Business Partner helps shape engaged, high-performing teams across the organization.Essential FunctionsEmployee Relations, Compliance, and Documentation (50%) ER support for assigned locations, ensuring timely, fair, and defensible handling of corrective actions, investigations, terminations, and workplace concerns. Draft, review, and finalize corrective action documentation with exceptional attention to detail, helping leaders accurately reflect performance or conduct concerns with consistency and clarity. Manage ADA accommodation cases by partnering with employees and leaders, gathering required documentation, and ensuring timely, compliant, and empathetic resolution. Conduct structured investigations, including interviews, documentation, and case summaries, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and legal defensibility. Maintain and update ER Tracker documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong case management discipline. Interpret and communicate company policies, labor standards, and regulatory requirements to leaders to ensure consistent application and reduce organizational risk. Identify ER trends, hotspots, and risk indicators, providing proactive recommendations and pattern analysis.Culture, Engagement, and Employee Experience (35%) Champion Schwazze’s values through visible leadership, coaching, and reinforcement in daily operations. Partner closely with leaders to build high-trust, high-performing environments grounded in psychological safety, consistent communication, and people-centered leadership. Support employee journey and career mapping initiatives, helping leaders create clear development paths and career transparency. Drive engagement and recognition programs, supporting leaders in tailoring initiatives to enhance morale and connection. Identify culture gaps and collaborate with leaders on targeted improvement plans. Serve as an approachable first point of contact for employees, fostering open dialogue and trust in People & Culture partnership. Act as a champion of change management by supporting communication, alignment, and adoption of new processes, tools, and initiatives. Develop clear, structured presentations and support facilitation at company meetings, trainings, and leadership sessions. Analyze people-related KPIs and trends to provide insights and recommendations that elevate culture, performance, and operational consistency.Retail Field Partnership & Operational Support (15%) Maintain a regular presence in assigned stores to understand team dynamics, workplace conditions, and leadership practices. Serve as a People & Culture liaison, ensuring timely communication, appropriate escalation, and strong alignment between field leadership and central P&C teams. Provide leadership coaching focused on communication, conflict management, documentation excellence, and operational consistency. Support M&A integrations by helping align processes, culture, policies, and expectations. Partner with leaders to ensure strong onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning practices.Please note that the percentage allocations are a general estimate and may vary based on business needs and priorities. Additional duties may be required as needed to support overall operations.RequirementsEducation and Experience Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; equivalent experience may substitute. 5–7 years of progressive HR or People & Culture experience, ideally in multi-unit or field-based environments. Strong knowledge in employee relations, ADA accommodations, investigations, progressive corrective action, termination processes, and ER documentation. Demonstrated experience supporting culture-building, employee experience, and leadership capability. Experience navigating change and supporting integration efforts during M&A. High proficiency in HRIS systems, Excel-based case tracking, and technical documentation. Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong organizational discipline and accuracy in all documentation and case management processes. Strong communication skills, including the ability to craft clear, concise, and professional written documentation and deliver guidance with clarity and confidence. Strong relationship-building skills, professional maturity, and ability to partner with both frontline employees and senior leaders. Strong confidentiality, judgment, and time management. Cannabis industry experience is a plus but not required.Working Conditions Hybrid schedule with up to two remote days and three on-site or in-field days. Travel to New Mexico may be required based on business needs. Reliable transportation is required for travel between locations. Ability to obtain and maintain an active Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) badge in the state of Colorado.SummaryBenefits Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Pet Insurance EAP Programs Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Employee Discount at all Schwazze Retail locationsSchwazze is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.To be considered for this position your application must be submitted by January 26th, 2025. If after said date the position is not filled, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.