Smith LawnScapes

Human Resources Manager

Location: St. Johns, MI (On-Site)

Lead the People of a High-Standard Landscape Company Built on Integrity

Smith LawnScapes is a family-oriented landscape construction and maintenance company serving the Greater Lansing area for over 20 years. We're a true one-stop shop, handling landscaping, hardscaping, excavating, lawn applications, lawn installs, irrigation, and full snow management services in-house. We take pride in doing things the right way, building a healthy team culture, and delivering work we're proud to put our name on.

Our Core Values

• Superior Work
• Masters of Our Trade
• Integrity Is the Difference
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
• Happy Customers Are Our #1 Priority

We're hiring a hands-on, experienced HR Manager to be the visible, in-person people leader for our team, supporting employee relations, hiring, payroll/benefits coordination, compliance, and culture. This is a key role in helping us build a strong team and a workplace people are proud to be part of.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting, retention, and succession planning
• Own full-cycle recruiting: job postings, interviews, offers, and onboarding
• Manage new hire orientation and offboarding
• Set up/manage ATS and recruiting systems
• Attend job fairs and build relationships with schools/colleges to help make Smith a "destination company."
• Support leadership and employees on policies, performance, and conflict resolution
• Strengthen engagement initiatives and internal communication
• Build trust and employee relationships; celebrate wins
• Maintain accurate files/records, attendance, PTO, and benefits tracking
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
• Support investigations, disciplinary meetings, and terminations
• Track HR metrics (turnover, retention, recruiting pipeline)
• Support payroll processing and time management
• Administer benefits programs and assist with enrollment/questions
• Support compensation structure and handbook updates
• Partner with leaders on job descriptions, career ladders, and training needs
  

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of HR experience preferred (employee relations experience strongly preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills, writing skills, and attention to detail
• Solid organization/time management; ability to work autonomously
• HRIS experience 
• Microsoft/Google tools (Word/Excel/Docs/Sheets)
• Landscape/snow industry experience is a plus (not required)
  

What We Offer

• Full-time, W-2 Employment
• Salary: $55,000 to $65,000 per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing

Why Smith LawnScapes

• A company with staying power: 20+ years in business and strong local roots
• In-house craftsmanship: We do the work ourselves (not a patchwork of subs)
• Family-style culture: Tight-knit team where people know each other and support each other
• Growth opportunities: We promote from within and invest in training
• Community impact: Proudly serving Dewitt, East Lansing, Haslett, Okemos, Grand Ledge & the Greater Lansing area
  

Smith LawnScapes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law.