Description

Human Resources Manager

Hidden Creek Landscaping, Inc. is an award-winning Design/Build, Pool, and Landscaping firm serving premier clients throughout central Ohio. Founded in 1998, Hidden Creek has become a leader in upscale residential landscape transformations and a highly recognized partner for landscape design.  To learn more about the work we do at Hidden Creek, visit 2thecreek.com.

We are seeking a highly-organized, detail-oriented, passionate leader to join our HR department. The HR Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of the organization’s HR function.  Primary areas of focus include leading talent attraction, retention and development initiatives, oversight of payroll administration, management of employment policies programs, agency compliance and benefits. The HR Manager implements “people” processes and procedures that help achieve Hidden Creek business goals.

WHY Hidden Creek Landscaping?

Due to strong growth, there is a need for a skilled and experienced HR Manager to join the team. Our culture is open, friendly, and fun. We’re like a small family with lots of communication and support for each other. Everyone is willing to pitch in and get in the weeds (sometimes literally) when required. We are searching for the right person to help us attract talent, foster employee engagement, and develop scalable training programs to ensure Hidden Creek continues to be the best place work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Recruitment Management: Leads the recruitment and onboarding of all new employees, including H-2B Visa program, that align with our core values and support our continuous growth.

Employee Retention/Training/Engagement: Develops and implements employee retention and training programs that foster employee engagement and top place to work.

Payroll Oversight: Manages payroll in an accurate and timely manner to ensure employee satisfaction.

HR Compliance Management: Provides HR guidance to help peers navigate their relationships with their employees and ensure we are leading with intent and in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Benefit Oversight: Acts as a liaison between company and benefit vendors and identifies additional benefits that would support the betterment of our people.

Provides leadership and guidance to the HR Generalist/Assistant, agrees upon priorities and establishes clear expectations for performance outcomes and behavior and provides feedback on results.

Serves as a role model to organization, through the demonstration of a high level of personal ethics, positive mindset, good will, proactive guidance, and active listening techniques.

Serves as a trusted advisor to the workforce and leadership team.  Serves as a conduit to the workforce and responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs from all levels of the organization. Provides expertise on diverse range of employment matters and partners with them to develop and implement timely and appropriate solutions.

Requirements

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Strong human resources, customer service, leadership and teamwork skills.
• High degree of professionalism, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior presentation and public speaking skills
• SHRM or SPHR Certification

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related area.
• Minimum 3 years prior supervisory experience overseeing employees and HR functions. 
• Minimum 5 years progressive human resources experience required including:  employment, recruitment, hiring, policy administration, comp & benefits, performance management, training, onboarding, retention, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.  Advanced Excel experience desired. 
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Preferred

• Bi-lingual (Spanish)
• Construction industry and/or Landscaping Industry experience
• Experience with H-2B Visa Program

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Provided by Hidden Creek
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match of 4%
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays (Including Christmas Eve Through New Year’s Day)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Base Salary and Bonus Opportunity
• A supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their passions, and balance work and life goals
• Team building activities/events and a collaborative work environment
• Company Core Value Rewards Program

Our Core Values are:

Dare to be Different

o   Embrace intensity

o   Be courageous

o   Be innovative

o   Be creative

o   Be adventurous

o   Be funny

Driven to Grow

o   Be adaptable

o   Be determined

o   Be motivated

o   Be strategic

o   Be passionate

 Lead with Intent

o   Be focused

o   Follow through

o   Have great time management skills

o   Gets it

o   Be analytical

Make Someone Smile

o   Be enthusiastic

o   Be positive

o   Be compassionate

o   Be spontaneous

o   Be confident

o   Be a team player

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, Hidden Creek Landscaping, Inc. does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, Hidden Creek Landscaping Inc. will not discriminate against applicants or employees because he or she is physically or mentally handicapped, a disabled veteran, a veteran of the Vietnam era, or has a non-job related medical condition, provided he or she is qualified and meets the requirements established by Hidden Creek Landscaping Inc. for the job. As an employment AT WILL EMPLOYER, the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time and for any reason.