Manager of Organizational & Leadership Development

About the role

This position focuses on building stronger leaders, improving how the organization operates, and supporting talent-related outcomes across the business. You will work closely with HR to run performance management, talent management, and succession planning processes, while helping create solutions that are practical, scalable, and useful across the company.

Parallel is a large multi-state cannabis organization operating across Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). The company is growing quickly and is looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment with a strong sense of purpose. Its broader goal is to help shape a new approach to well-being for people everywhere.

Inclusion and equal opportunity

The workplace is designed to welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. The company also encourages individuality and aims to create a setting where people can contribute freely and confidently.

What you will do

• Improve organizational effectiveness through org design, workforce planning, and clearer role definition.
• Own and enhance the company-wide performance management process.
• Run talent reviews, 9-box calibration sessions, and development planning activities.
• Support succession planning and build bench strength for key roles.
• Create and deliver leadership development initiatives, including a high-potential program.
• Prepare learning resources, playbooks, and supporting materials.
• Monitor and present metrics related to performance, talent, and leadership development.
• Assist the Head of HR with preparation for monthly business reviews.
• Contribute to organizational change efforts across the business.

Experience and qualifications

The role requires candidates who are at least 21 years old, hold a high school diploma or an equivalent credential, and have a valid government-issued photo ID. A background of 5 to 8+ years in organizational development, talent, learning and development, or HR business partner roles is expected. Hands-on experience with performance management and talent reviews is important, along with strong facilitation, program design, influence, and partnership skills.

Physical requirements

• You must be able to stay in a stationary position for periods of time.
• There may be a need to help lift stock and other materials.
• Routine use of common office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers is part of the role.
• At times, you may need to position yourself to retrieve products or materials in the store, including reaching shelving in a storage area.

Success measures

• Performance management is standardized and carried out consistently.
• Leaders show better performance and stronger feedback skills.
• Succession plans exist with clear bench strength.
• Monthly business reviews include talent and organizational insights.
• Leadership programs are adopted and produce measurable results.
• Visibility into organizational health and capability improves.

Benefits and perks

• Employee discount.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage, along with a 401(k) that may include a company match and access to company-sponsored well-being programs.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Pet insurance.

Mission, values, and other terms

Vision: To improve human well-being and quality of life through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Mission: To build a leading global well-being company through top talent, strong values, trusted brands, science- and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Alignment, Intentionality, Accountability, and Agility.

The employer may change job duties or assign additional responsibilities as needed. Employment is at-will, meaning either the employee or the company may end the relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.