Head of Recruiting & HR

Human Resources Manager – Cleveland Botanical Garden

Holden Forests & Gardens is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Human Resources Manager to support the day‑to‑day operations of our People & Culture team. The role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys both strategic problem‑solving and the practical work of keeping recruiting, compliance, and employee support running smoothly.

The HR Manager will primarily manage hiring needs across the organization, advise managers on HR policies and compliance, and support initiatives that enhance the employee experience. The role is based at the Cleveland Botanical Garden in Cleveland, OH, with occasional travel to the Holden Arboretum, Kirtland, OH, and the David G. Full‑time, Exempt

Recruitment & Workforce Support

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including postings, screening, interviews, and offers.

Partner with managers to understand staffing needs and maintain an active pipeline of candidates.

Coordinate onboarding to ensure a positive and organized new‑hire experience.

Support seasonal and grant‑funded hiring needs throughout the year.

Manage biweekly newsletter and employee‑focused intranet.

Help review and improve HR policies, procedures, and communications.

Support our standards of excellence and demonstrate the ideals of PC Team by being responsive, timely, consistent and accurate with staff, managers and leadership. Proactively manage process improvement.

Employee Relations & Manager Support

Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on HR policies and workplace concerns.

Provide guidance on performance management, documentation, and conflict resolution.

Compliance & HR Operations

Answer day‑to‑day compliance questions related to employment laws, policies, and best practices.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Compensation, Benefits & HRIS Support

Utilize the HRIS to maintain records, run reports, and support workforce planning.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or manager‑level role.

Recruiting and workforce planning

Employee relations

HR compliance and policy interpretation

Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Paycor experience a plus).

HR certification a plus.

A practical, solutions‑oriented HR professional.

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

8 Paid Holidays a year

Employee‑sponsored life, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance

Free Employee Assistance Program

Holden Forests & Gardens is an equal‑opportunity employer and values an authentic sense of belonging at all levels of the organization, including staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and visitors. HF&G believes that working toward an equitable culture that values all perspectives enriches the work environment, helping achieve our goal to build a greener and healthier Northeast Ohio.

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