Human Resources Director

R&D Landscape | Eaton Rapids, MI | Full-Time | Exempt

About Us

R&D Landscape is Mid-Michigan's leading landscaping company, with a long track record of growth. The company operates across multiple service lines – landscape maintenance, seasonal services, irrigation, turf management, and design/build – serving commercial and high-end residential clients. We are in an active phase of operational and leadership investment, and this role is a direct output of that commitment and an opportunity to join a rapidly-growing company dedicated to its people.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Human Resources Director to lead the full HR function at a pivotal moment in our company's growth. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance and serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership, this role sits at the center of the company’s investment agenda – responsible for establishing the talent, compliance, and organizational infrastructure necessary to support a growing workforce and expanding operational footprint. This is a high-impact role, and the right candidate should bring both the strategic range to work closely with executive leadership and the operational discipline to execute.

What You’ll Do

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Own the full recruiting function, including designing a scalable recruiting strategy across all key departments, while positioning R&D Landscape as the employer of choice in the Mid-Michigan market. Build sourcing pipelines that address seasonal staffing demands, reduce time-to-fill on critical positions, and support workforce capacity planning. Partner with operations leadership on headcount forecasting; develop employer brand and local market presence to compete for field talent in a tight labor market.

HR Infrastructure & Compliance

Support the company’s overall HR infrastructure, including employee handbook, job architecture, offer letter and onboarding processes, documentation standards, and compliance posture – FLSA classification, FMLA administration, I-9 documentation, OSHA recordkeeping, and Michigan-state and local employment law. Ensure the company is audit-ready at all times.

Employee Experience & Retention

Own the full employee lifecycle — onboarding, performance management, compensation benchmarking, and offboarding. Build a structured onboarding program that reduces early attrition in field roles. Implement a performance management framework with clear evaluation criteria, development pathways, and manager calibration. Lead compensation benchmarking to ensure pay structures are competitive, internally equitable, and sustainable.

Executive Partnership

Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of Finance and leadership team on all people matters. Bring data, structure, and sound judgment to compensation decisions, organizational design, and workforce planning.

HR Systems & Reporting

Own the HRIS platform (ADP Workforce Now) and ensure data integrity, system utilization, and reporting cadences are fit for a professionally managed business. Maintain a monthly HR dashboard covering key headcount and staffing metrics. Ensure payroll, benefits administration, and leave management run accurately and on time

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or equivalent professional experience
• 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years as an HR Manager or Director with full-function ownership
• Demonstrated ability to build or significantly professionalize an HR function
• Deep working knowledge of federal and Michigan employment law, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and workers’ compensation
• Comfort operating as a standalone HR function — able to set strategy and execute it without a deep team beneath you
• Strong analytical orientation — comfortable building and presenting HR metrics to executive leadership
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
• Background in field services, trades, construction, landscaping, or other businesses with large hourly/seasonal workforces
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now
• Experience designing or implementing a job architecture, compensation banding, or career leveling framework
• Experience with add-on acquisitions and integrations

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: [$70,000 – $90,000], commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus eligibility
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off: 15–20 days annually
• Professional development and certification support