Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that is what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That is why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

IN A NUTSHELL…

The Manager of Organizational & Leadership Development is responsible for strengthening leadership capability, improving organizational effectiveness, and driving talent outcomes. This role partners with HR to execute performance management, talent management, and succession planning while ensuring scalable, practical solutions across the organization. 

Parallel is one of the largest multi‑state cannabis companies in the world, operating in three markets: Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). If you enjoy working in a company that is growing quickly, moving with purpose, and constantly challenging itself to achieve more, then Parallel may be the place for you. We work hard, support one another, and are united by an ambitious vision: pioneering a new paradigm of what well‑being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Drive organizational effectiveness including org design, workforce planning, and role clarity


• Lead and improve the enterprise performance management process


• Execute talent reviews, 9-box calibration, and development planning


• Support succession planning and bench strength development


• Design and facilitate leadership development programs including the creation of a high-potential program


• Develop learning tools, playbooks, and materials


• Track and report on performance, talent, and leadership metrics


• Support Head of HR in monthly business review preparation


• Support change initiatives across the organization 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Age 21 or over


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID


• 5–8+ years in OD, Talent, L&D, or HRBP roles


• Experience with performance management and talent reviews 


• Strong facilitation and program design capability 


• Ability to influence and partner with leaders 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position.  


• Ability to assist with lifting stock and materials.  


• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, or photocopiers 


• Occasionally positions self to retrieve product or materials in the store, including accessing shelving in the storage area. 

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…

• Performance management is standardized and consistently executed 


• Leaders demonstrate improved performance and feedback capability 


• Succession plans are in place with clear bench strength 


• MBRs incorporate talent and organizational insights 


• Leadership programs are adopted and drive measurable impact 


• Organizational health and capability visibility improves 

WHAT YOU GET

• Employee discount


• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs


• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements.


• Tuition Reimbursement Programs


• Pet Insurance

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, Mission, & Values

Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Our Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Disclaimer

Parallel reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with Parallel is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Parallel at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Parallel associates.