Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager will help shape and sustain Shreiner Tree Care’s workforce culture in a hands-on, field-aware role. This position supports recruiting, onboarding, workforce development, compliance, coaching, and retention systems to help employees grow alongside the organization. Key Responsibilities Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract experienced arborists, climbers, groundsmen, PHC technicians, and support staff. Build and maintain professional industry relationships. Screen candidates for both technical aptitude and cultural alignment with Shreiner standards of respectful, friendly, and hardworking conduct. Coordinate and conduct structured employee interviews and skills assessments, and oversee employment offers. Develop and continuously improve a structured onboarding program to support safe, productive, and confident new-hire starts. Ensure new field employees complete thorough orientation covering industry requirements, PPE standards, equipment operation protocols, and the Shreiner safety culture. Assign mentors and define 30/60/90-day check-in milestones for all new hires. Coordinate licensing, certification tracking, and required training, including pesticide applicator, CDL, ISA credentialing, and TCIA accreditation standards. Cultivate a welcoming culture where new employees feel valued, informed, and positioned for long-term success. Build and manage a skills development program that supports clear advancement pathways from groundsman to climber to arborist certification. Partner with ISA-certified arborists and PHC techs to design internal training programs aligned with industry best practices. Provide one-on-one coaching to crew leaders and team members focused on communication, problem solving, and management. Facilitate performance review schedules that emphasize constructive feedback, growth, and measurable outcomes. Required Qualifications 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a field-based, trades, labor-intensive, or outdoor services industry (tree care, landscaping, construction, utility, agriculture, or similar strongly preferred). Experience building or significantly improving onboarding and workforce development programs. Track record coaching frontline supervisors and managers through performance and employee relations situations. Proven ability to build trust and credibility with both field crews and office leadership. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, seasonal business environment. Proficiency in applicant tracking and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace. Work Location King of Prussia, PA (onsite) Salary USD 110,000 per yearly Tools & Technologies Applicant tracking Microsoft Office Google Workspace Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience Potential for annual bonus Health, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off and holidays 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Competencies & Soft Skills Communicates with directness, honesty, and genuine respect at every level of the organization. Demonstrates patience to coach and the courage to hold the line when accountability requires it. Leads with empathy while maintaining professionalism and fairness. Balances strategic workforce planning with the ability to have difficult conversations in the field. Brings energy and optimism to building people up, not only managing them. #J-18808-Ljbffr