Dockside Cannabis is a Washington State Licensed (I-502) retailer specializing in quality medical and recreational cannabis products and accessories. We currently manage stores in SoDo, Ballard, and Green Lake.

The Human Resources Manager leads and executes HR strategies that support employee development, leadership training, and overall organizational effectiveness across Dockside’s retail and corporate teams. This role is a hands-on HR Manager position with some generalist responsibilities. You will manage the full employee lifecycle, including training and development, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.

As an individual contributor, this position balances strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR operations, including benefits administration, leave of absence management, payroll coordination, and other key HR functions. This hybrid role requires periodic travel to retail locations and close partnership with leadership to strengthen culture, engagement, and retention.

• Employee Development & Leadership Training
  • Design and deliver training programs, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives
  • Build structured learning modules to support employee growth and internal mobility
• Performance Management & Retention
  • Lead performance reviews, goal setting, and partner in succession planning
  • Partner with leaders to drive employee engagement and retention strategies
• Employee Relations
  • Advise managers and employees on workplace issues, investigations, and conflict resolution
  • Support disciplinary actions and ensure fair, consistent practices
• HR Administration & Compliance
  • Manage leaves of absence (FMLA, WA PFML, ADA, LNI and ESD) and ensure compliance with employment laws
  • Oversee unemployment claims, wage garnishments, and HR documentation
  • Support accurate and timely payroll processing
• Benefits & Compensation
  • Administer employee benefits and support compensation practices
  • Serve as a resource for employee benefits and enrollment
• Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Lead hiring for corporate roles and support retail recruitment
  • Maintain job descriptions and oversee onboarding experience
• HR Systems & Operations
  • Manage HRIS systems and reporting
  • Track HR metrics to inform decisions and improve processes
• Leadership Partnership
  • Collaborate with leadership on HR strategy, policies, and best practices

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required, Graduate degree(s) preferred.
• A minimum of five years of human resource management experience is required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is highly desired.

AMO Enterprises NW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AMO does not discriminate or determine employment on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, age, or any other factor; employment decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs. AMO is committed to an environment of mutual respect and maintains a zero-tolerance policy in regard to discrimination or harassment of any kind. We also value the power of diverse lived experiences and perspectives.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a collaborative work environment in an emerging market. The job description is representative of typical duties and responsibilities for the position and it is not all inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the company to fluctuate with business needs.
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Please submit both a resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you want to work for us. We are interested in you whether or not you have experience in cannabis! Applications without cover letters will get lower priority in our screening process. We will accept applications until filled. Reference and background checks for finalists are part of the recruiting process of AMO and the Dockside Cannabis stores it serves.