Head of Human Resources - Hemp / Cannabis Brands

The Pack Labs, parent company to MUNCHIES and Imperial Extraction, is leading the charge in the hemp-derived cannabinoid industry. With a focus on innovation, quality, and national expansion, we’re building standout brands—and a people-first culture to match. As we continue to scale across multiple states, we’re hiring a Head of Human Resources to design and lead the systems that will support our growth from the inside out.

This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. You’ll be responsible for building scalable people infrastructure, fostering a strong and values-driven culture, and ensuring we remain compliant and connected across jurisdictions. If you’ve operated in cannabis, hemp-derived products, or other fast-paced, regulated industries, this is your opportunity to shape an HR function from the ground up.

The role is hybrid, based at our Santa Fe Springs headquarters, with three in-office days per week to support collaboration, team-building, and operational leadership.

What you’ll do:

• Build, implement, and manage core HR operations across multiple states, including onboarding, off-boarding, HRIS, employee documentation, and workflows

• Create and maintain employee handbooks, policies, and procedures that align with evolving federal and state labor laws, especially California

• Lead employee relations and engagement strategies, building a fair, inclusive, and performance-driven environment

• Oversee compensation strategy, including salary benchmarking, offer letters, promotions, and performance reviews

• Stay ahead of compliance updates, including cannabis-specific labor guidelines, audits, state filings, and reporting requirements

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Production teams to align people strategies with company goals

• Partner with leadership on hiring strategy, employer brand, and scalable recruiting practices that support our national footprint

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of HR leadership, people operations, or human capital experience

• Experience in cannabis, hemp-derived products, CPG, or high-growth startups; multi-state operator (MSO) background is a major plus

• Deep knowledge of California employment law and experience managing multi-state compliance

• Proven success building HR systems, programs, and policies from scratch

• High emotional intelligence with strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment

• Comfortable working directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams

What we offer:

• Competitive salary range: $110,000 to $140,000 depending on experience

• Hybrid schedule: 3 in-office days per week

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)

• Leadership opportunity in one of the fastest-growing categories in wellness

• A bold, driven culture that values ownership, clarity, and momentum

Why this role matters:

As a company operating in the hemp-derived cannabinoid space, we know firsthand that regulations shift quickly, and growth comes fast. Our Head of HR will ensure that we’re not only building teams—but building them the right way. This role brings the structure, stability, and strategy needed to scale intentionally. If you’re ready