Labor Relations Specialist

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

About the Role:

The Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting the Labor Relations Manager in the administration of collective bargaining, election campaigns, and early intervention efforts. This role is responsible for a wide variety of analysis, interpretation, development, implementation, and administration of issues involving retail and operations employees at both organized and non-organized facilities. The Labor Relations Specialist must be a self-motivated team player who has a track record of supporting all aspects of collective bargaining, labor contract administration and labor relations issues.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate labor relations projects to ensure their completion in a timely and efficient manner.
• Advise and assist managers and People & Culture partners in resolving labor relations concerns and issues.
• Assist with the interpretation and administration of labor contracts.
• Advise frontline managers and P&C partners on the proper interpretation and intent of collective bargaining agreements and monitor compliance with such agreements.
• Attend collective bargaining sessions and research issues arising out of the collective bargaining process for use by the bargaining team.
• Make presentations and conduct training seminars explaining collective bargaining agreements and contract provisions to management and P&C.
• Evaluate the results of surveys of wages, fringe benefits and work practices for the purposes of developing negotiation strategy alternatives.
• Maintain files (e.g., awards, arbitrations, grievance outcomes) for future reference.
• Assist with labor relations research to support representation campaigns and provide onsite assistance with representation campaigns as needed.
• Assist with all aspects of collective bargaining including note taking, preparation for negotiation sessions, tracking proposals and agreements, economic proposal analysis and impact.
• Prepare and assist in the presentation of arbitration cases and union information requests.
• Conduct comparative analysis of labor contract provisions.
• Track and report on national labor trends within the cannabis industry.
• Assist with positive employee relations efforts and training.
• Keep all stakeholders informed about labor relations matters, changes in policies, and any potential areas of concern.
• Facilitate the resolution of employee grievances and disputes by conducting investigations, mediating discussions, and proposing solutions that align with company policies and agreements.
• Provide guidance to P&C partners and frontline managers to ensure alignment with company practices and collective bargaining agreements.
• Stay current on developing areas of labor law and educate P&C partners and managers as needed.
• Develop, deliver, and measure effectiveness of labor relations training designed to deliver a best-in-class labor relations experience for all levels of the organization.
• Collect and analyze data to identify areas of concern and present information to key stakeholders.
• Evaluate and seek to improve current processes to positively impact the employee experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Travel is expected to be up to 20%.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three or more years of professional labor relations experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain professional, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.
• Good knowledge of labor law, principles and practices of labor negotiation and arbitration, contract drafting and administration, and grievance handling.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, and the ability to effectively present, train and influence.
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize a wide range of tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with good judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, exhibiting agility and a sense of urgency.
• Previous experience working in the cannabis industry, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on Human Resources or Labor Relations, preferred.
• Third party interest avoidance or campaign experience, preferred.

Connecticut Hiring Range: $90,000—$100,000 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 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.