Compliance Specialist - Kansas City

The Compliance Specialist ensures that our facility licenses are operating in compliance with state and local rules, regulations, and ordinances. The Compliance Specialist is a unique and highly versatile position that requires a strong social and organizational skillset due to the nature of contact and collaboration with external entities and departments.

Ultimately, the primary responsibility for the Compliance Specialist is to function as a safeguard for the Compliance Department by ensuring the continual integrity of GDF in the eyes of the regulatory authority and company management. Day-to-day duties that fall under this responsibility include collaborating with facility management to ensure continual adherence to state marijuana program requirements, including submitting required reporting and notifications punctually, monitoring and compiling data produced by Metrc Team staff in routine facility audits, and assisting with documentation and resolution of discrepancies, as needed. This position will aid the Director of Compliance to execute all compliance tasks in their respective facility and will be expected to escalate pertinent information, issues, and regulatory inquiries regularly and effectively to Compliance Department management.

The Compliance Specialist will assist in developing and executing needed support resources to ensure all facility departments are operating within the requirements outlined by the DHSS. This position investigates, documents, and refers regulated inventory issues to Human Resources, when required by state regulation. This position will also assist with investigation requests brought forth by the DHSS and will also collaborate frequently with the other internal Divisions within the Compliance Department to execute the objectives of the Department as determined by Management

An ideal candidate will have prior knowledge of and at least 3 years of experience working in a compliance position in a regulated cannabis market in the US, and be located in the Kansas City, Missouri region.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: This is a full-time position. Work authorization/security clearance required. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must pass all required background checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain internal compliance and audit controls through checklists, protocols, and other means to ensure operational success.
• Develop and oversee all staff compliance training, including new employee onboarding and continuing training.
• Manage the administration, maintenance, and accuracy of all required reports, documentation, and equipment.
• Remain up to date on relevant industry-related and state-mandated laws and regulations, analyze their impact, and make recommendations to operations and management to update internal SOPs in accordance with new regulations.
• Perform on-site inspections on a regular basis at marijuana retailers in Louisiana to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop/implement corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. This includes providing guidance to management on implementing policy and/or process changes to comply with new and/or changes to regulations.
• Oversee any recalls and/or health/public safety issues. This includes reporting to government agencies, developing communication to marijuana retailers and/or consumers, and working with the management team to develop a corrective plan.
• Work with functional leaders to ensure information is communicated and all managers are properly informed of changes to regulations, policies, and procedures in their respective areas.
• Manage the implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures throughout the operating units.
• Works with the General Manager of each store to ensure compliance with Security and Inventory Rule requirements.
• Develop collaborative relationships with the state regulatory agency representatives and regulators.
• Send weekly reports to management with current compliance issues, recommendations, and regulatory updates.
• Document all changes into training manuals and SOPs.
• Respond to management inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.

Additional Expectations

• Ability to explain regulations in a way that will be understandable to front-line employees;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment;
• Willingness and ability to travel to operational sites as the need arises.

Qualifications & Education

• Education: 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• Language: English (Required)
• 3+ years of compliance related experience
• Thorough knowledge of and familiarity with cannabis regulations for medical and adult use cannabis is preferred.
• Prior experience in writing and training team members on implementation of SOP's.
• Must reside in the Kansas City, Missouri market area or be willing to relocate.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Legal mindset, ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to effectively explain regulations in a way that will be understandable to front-line employees.
• Effective time-management skills and the ability to multitask
• Experience with cannabis compliance is strongly preferred.

Work Environment

• Hybrid environment with onsite presence in stores and sites, with some work from home opportunities
• May require occasional extended hours based on business needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee discount on products
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment for all. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; all hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please notify us by replying to your application confirmation email or contacting your recruiter directly.