SR HR Generalist- 300 (Human Resources)

Sr HR Generalist

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

At HES, we believe that people are the engine behind our success. In just five years, we've grown and expanded our workforce almost 200% across the country. And we're just getting started.

We're looking for a Sr HR Generalist to join our growing HR team—someone who's passionate about people, business-savvy, and ready to help us scale smart and sustainably.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a key partner to regional and operational leaders
• Lead employee/labor relations, recruitment, talent development, and organizational design efforts
• Support a positive culture across diverse, multi-site teams
• Ensure compliance and consistency while navigating rapid growth and change.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of HRBP or HR leadership experience, ideally in multi-site or service-based industries and at least 3 years managing in a labor setting (32BJ preferred)
• A proven ability to build trust, coach leaders, and drive business outcomes through people
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee engagement, and HR best practices
• A mindset that's both strategic and hands-on

Why HES?

The opportunity to support and elevate essential frontline employees who do the work that keeps facilities running every day. A role that's both strategic and in the field—where impact happens face-to-face, not just behind a desk. A collaborative, mission-driven HR team with momentum. Competitive benefits, growth opportunity, and the support to lead with purpose

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan, Special Incentive Plans

This job reports to the VP of Human Resources

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift .

Travel is required frequently

Number of Openings for this position: 1