Head of Human Resources

About MFUSED

MFUSED is a self-funded, minority-owned cannabis company built on craft, culture, and consistency. Operating under the parent company MF Group Investment Holdings Inc, we are recognized in the market as one team, one brand: Mfused. We are growing up with discipline, and we believe our people are the reason our brands win.

The Role

The Head of Human Resources is the senior people leader at MFUSED and a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team. You will own the full employee experience, from hiring and onboarding to development, compensation, employee relations, and compliance, across a multi-state, highly regulated cannabis business.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will set up the HR strategy and build the function, and you will also roll up your sleeves to run the work alongside a small team. You will balance people-first judgment with practical risk management in an industry where employment law, licensing requirements, and workplace expectations are constantly evolving.

What You'll Own

People Strategy & Executive Partnership

• Serve as the CEO's strategic partner on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and culture.
• Translate business goals into people's plans, including headcount forecasting, budgeting, and hiring priorities.
• Advise executives and managers on performance, restructuring, and difficult people's decisions with sound judgment and discretion.

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Lead employee relations, investigations, and resolution processes, ensuring consistent, fair, and well-documented outcomes.
• Partner with outside employment counsel on claims, charges, and litigation; coordinate documentation and response.
• Oversee separations, including documentation standards, severance practices, and legal review as appropriate.
• Proactively identify and mitigate people-related risk across every state in which we operate.

Compliance & Policy

• Own the Team Member Handbook, policies, and state-specific appendices, keeping them current and compliant.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, pay transparency, and anti-discrimination requirements.
• Maintain compliant record-keeping, personnel files, I-9 practices, and data privacy standards.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes affecting cannabis employers and workforce requirements.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Build and run a recruiting engine that attracts strong talent for corporate, brand, operations, and retail roles.
• Own job architecture, job descriptions, and a consistent, inclusive hiring and interview process.
• Deliver a welcoming onboarding experience that sets new team members up to succeed in their first 30, 60, and 90 days.

Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards

• Design and administer compensation structures, job leveling, and market benchmarking that are competitive and equitable.
• Manage benefits, leave, and time-away programs, including annual open enrollment and carrier relationships.
• Lead the annual compensation and performance cycle in partnership with finance and the executive team.

Performance, Development & Culture

• Own the performance management framework, goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
• Build manager capability through coaching, training, and clear expectations.
• Strengthen engagement, recognition, and culture through programs that reflect who we are.

HR Operations & Technology

• Oversee the HRIS, payroll integrations, and HR data and reporting to support evidence-based decisions.
• Continuously improve HR processes, using automation and AI tools responsibly where they add value.
• Manage the HR budget and vendor relationships.

Leading the HR Team

• Lead, coach, and develop a small HR team, setting clear priorities and accountability.
• Foster a service-oriented, confidential, and collaborative team culture.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned, credible HR leader who is equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the floor. You bring strong business judgment, calm under pressure, and the courage to give candid counsel to senior leaders. You are a builder who enjoys creating structure in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, and you lead with integrity, empathy, and discretion.

You take ownership, communicate clearly, and are naturally curious about the business. You earn trust by being fair, consistent, and prepared, and you understand that great HR protects the company and its people at the same time. You are energized by an in-person, hands-on leadership role at our Scottsdale headquarters.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent) preferred.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a senior HR leadership role (Director level or above, or equivalent scope).
• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives, ideally reporting directly to a CEO or president.
• Deep working knowledge of employment law, including FLSA and state wage and hour rules, leave laws, and multi-state compliance.
• Hands-on experience managing employee relations matters, investigations, and separations, and working with outside counsel.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Experience with compensation, benefits, and performance management programs.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in cannabis, retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or another regulated or multi-site industry.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce across corporate, production, and retail environments.
• Experience with job leveling and market pricing methodologies, such as Radford/Aon.
• Experience with HRIS implementations or HR technology and systems projects.
• Experience building HR infrastructure in a growing, privately held company.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms, applicant tracking systems, and benefits administration tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze HR data and present insights to executives.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including policy drafting and sensitive employee communications.
• Comfort with AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency while protecting confidentiality and personal data.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The following describes the physical demands and work environment typical of this role. MFUSED will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other legally protected needs, to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting at our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters, five days per week (Monday through Friday).
• Regular, extended periods of sitting and computer work, including typing, reading screens, and participating in meetings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and by video, and to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, such as files, supplies, or event materials.
• Travel as needed, which may include air or ground travel to company locations, cultivation, production, and retail sites, and company events.
• Occasional exposure to cannabis products and the odors typical of a cannabis business when visiting company facilities.
• Schedule flexibility is required from time to time to support business needs and urgent employee matters.

What You Get in Return

• Direct collaboration with the CEO
• The opportunity to build and lead the HR function at a growing, independent company.
• Competitive base pay of $125,000 to $145,000 annually, based on experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package and Time Away program for team members.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture that values ownership, curiosity, and respect.

Other Duties

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned by the CEO or designee, and duties may change over time based on business needs. This document does not create a contract of employment, and employment with MFUSED is at-will unless otherwise stated in a written agreement.

Compliance & Legal

• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain any state or local cannabis registration, card, or clearance required for the role.
• MFUSED is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity within the posted range.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application process may contact HR.

Internal Candidates

Current MFUSED team members are encouraged to apply. Internal candidates should notify their manager and submit their application through the standard internal process. Internal applicants will be evaluated against the same criteria as external candidates.