At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use. We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America. We’re on a roll and are just getting started!

It’s a Joint Effort

We believe that How We Work Together Matters. Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it. Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry.

Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in.

Our next Director, Total Rewards will lead TerrAscend’s Enterprise Total Rewards program including, set the vision for its benefits and compensation programs and define the structure across our business units in Canada, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Ohio.

You will be challenged to work both strategically and tactically to oversee a team and work with third party administrators to ensure the efficient delivery of Compensation and Benefits pursuant to an annual budget

Where you'll be planted:

This is a remote role with travel required as-needed.

• Compensation focus:
• Set the vision for, and directs, designs, and plans compensation policies, objectives, and initiatives and recommends changes that are cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends (fair, equitable and attractive) and corporate objectives.
• Oversee collection of wage, salary, and incentive survey data to ensure company compensation programs and objectives are competitive and compliant with applicable law.
• Plan and administers long and short-term equity programs and executive programs that drive company performance and comply with laws and regulations, under the direction of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Support the annual salary review process and payment of bonus in conjunction with departmental heads.
• Provide direction for total compensation of newly created roles.
• Oversee role or job changes to ensure alignment with compensation structure, and sets overall ranges for roles using market data.
• Report to the Compensation Committee of the Board, as needed, with respect to the Company’s Compensation program.
• Benefits focus:
• Sets the vision for and oversees the plans and directs the implementation and administration of benefits programs
• Defines and communicates a Total Rewards strategy that is fit for purpose for all employees whether they operate at Corporate, Retail or Grow.
• Reviews and analyzes the benefits market to determine employee needs, trends, regulations, and practices, and develops competitive programs and services to meet company goals.
• Prepares and oversees the overall Benefits budget.
• Directs preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of the breadth of the Company’s benefits programs such as insurance plans, pension plans, 401(k), life and special employer-sponsored plans.
• Directs support functions in providing customer service, information records, claims, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field highly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits
• 3+ years of managing team of benefits and compensation employees
• Experience supporting international organizations with differing state/country regulations around benefits highly preferred
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and certified compensation professional credentials preferred
• Start-up and/or early-stage company work experience highly preferred
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive trust and rapport with departmental and executive leadership

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
• 401k with 4% company matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability

*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.