HR Specialist

Virginia Green

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Specialist serves as a key partner to branch and operational leaders, providing hands-on HR support across assigned regions. This role focuses on executing core HR programs, resolving employee relations issues, supporting frontline leaders, and ensuring consistent, compliant HR practices in a multi-state, field-based environment. This position acts as a strong extension of the HR function in the field—translating HR strategy into practical application—while partnering closely with HR leadership and Centers of Excellence (Recruiting, Training, HR Operations).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4–7+ years of progressive HR experience
Strong employee relations and compliance experience
Experience supporting hourly or field-based workforces
Ability to travel to branch locations (approximately 25%)

Nice To Haves

Experience in lawn care, landscaping, construction, or similar service industry
Experience in multi-state environments
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP)
Experience with UKG or similar HRIS

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day HR contact for assigned branches or regions
Support implementation of HR programs, policies, and initiatives in the field
Ensure consistency in HR practices across locations
Partner with branch leaders to address workforce challenges in real time
Handle routine to moderately complex employee relations matters (performance, attendance, conduct, policy questions)
Conduct investigations and document findings
Provide guidance to managers on appropriate corrective actions
Escalate complex or high-risk issues to HR leadership as needed
Coach supervisors and branch managers on performance management basics, employee communication and conflict resolution, policy application and documentation
Reinforce leadership expectations and consistency across teams
Partner with Recruiting on hiring needs, especially for high-volume and seasonal roles
Support onboarding execution and early employee experience
Monitor turnover and identify basic retention opportunities
Assist in identifying and developing high-potential employees
Support managers with performance documentation and improvement plans
Ensure timely and consistent use of performance management processes
Reinforce accountability aligned with operational metrics
Ensure adherence to company policies and multi-state employment laws
Partner with HR Operations on audits, documentation, and reporting
Support proper use of HR systems (UKG) for employee data, timekeeping, and reporting
Pull and review basic workforce data (turnover, attendance, overtime trends)
Identify patterns and flag concerns to HR leadership
Support data accuracy within HR systems
Support engagement initiatives at the branch level
Help identify drivers of employee turnover and morale issues
Reinforce company culture and values across locations