People Operations Manager

American Landscaping Partners; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability and Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

American Landscaping Partners is seeking a People Operations Manager to support multiple operating companies and branch locations across our South/Central market. The role involves hands-on HR leadership for a field-based, seasonal workforce, including H-2B workers, with a focus on employee relations, recruiting, onboarding and compliance.

You will travel between locations, partner with operational leaders, and drive performance management, investigations, and development initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• 6+ years HR/People Operations experience.
• At least 2 years HR leadership experience.
• Experience supporting multi-site, field-based or seasonal operations.
• Strong experience with employee relations, investigations, recruiting, performance management and HR compliance.
• Knowledge of employment law, wage/hour, FMLA, EEO and related HR requirements.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS platforms such as Paylocity, ADP, Workday or BambooHR.
• Experience supporting seasonal workforces or visa worker programs preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted People Operations partner to branch and regional leaders.
• Lead workplace investigations, employee relations matters, policy concerns and corrective actions.
• Coach managers through performance issues and employee development.
• Support recruiting and workforce planning for full-time and seasonal positions, including onboarding of H-2B workers.
• Ensure timely onboarding and employee retention efforts.
• Monitor compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Review employee files, training records and other compliance processes.
• Partner with safety and risk teams on workforce concerns and incidents.
• Support performance reviews, goal-setting and leadership development.
• Travel regularly to supported branches for investigations, onboarding and coaching.

Skills

People operations

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance management

HR policy & compliance

Leadership

Travel coordination

Multi-site operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

PHR/SHRM-CP/SPHR or related certification (preferred)

Tools

Paylocity

ADP

Workday

BambooHR

Job description

Brentwood, TN

Salary: $75,000–$85,000 + 10% Annual Bonus Opportunity

About The Role

American Landscaping Partners is hiring a People Operations Manager to support multiple operating companies and branch locations across our South/Central market.

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced People Operations role supporting a field‑based, seasonal workforce, including employees hired through the H‑2B temporary worker program. You'll partner closely with operational leaders on employee relations, investigations, recruiting, seasonal workforce planning, performance management, compliance, onboarding, and employee development.

The right person will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, traveling between locations, handling sensitive employee matters, and working directly with managers to solve day‑to‑day people challenges.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted People Operations partner to branch and regional leaders.
• Lead workplace investigations, employee relations matters, policy concerns, and corrective actions.
• Coach managers through performance issues, conflict resolution, progressive discipline, and employee development.
• Support recruiting and workforce planning for full‑time and seasonal positions, including coordination and onboarding of H‑2B seasonal employees.
• Help ensure timely, consistent onboarding and employee retention efforts.
• Monitor compliance with employment laws, wage and hour requirements, and internal People Operations policies.
• Review employee documentation, personnel files, training records, and other compliance‑related processes.
• Partner with safety and risk teams on workforce concerns and employee‑related incidents.
• Support performance reviews, goal‑setting, feedback, recognition, and leadership development.
• Travel regularly to supported branch locations for investigations, onboarding, coaching, training, and employee engagement.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 6+ years of progressive HR/People Operations experience.
• At least 2 years of HR leadership‑level experience.
• Experience supporting multi‑site, field‑based, or seasonal operations required.
• Strong experience with employee relations, workplace investigations, recruiting, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Working knowledge of employment law, wage and hour regulations, FMLA, EEO, and related HR requirements.
• Experience with HRIS and ATS platforms such as Paylocity, ADP, Workday, BambooHR, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting seasonal workforces, high‑volume hiring, or temporary/visa worker programs strongly preferred.
• Strong organization, documentation, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving operational environment.
• PHR, SHRM‑CP, SPHR, SHRM‑SCP, OSHA 10/30, or related certification preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

You'll Be Successful Here If You

• Enjoy being close to the operation rather than working in a purely corporate HR environment.
• Are comfortable handling investigations and difficult employee conversations.
• Can shift between recruiting, employee relations, compliance, and manager coaching throughout the day.
• Build credibility quickly with field employees and operational leaders.
• Stay organized and maintain strong documentation even when priorities change.
• Are comfortable with regular branch travel and increased activity during peak hiring seasons.

Schedule & Travel

This is primarily a weekday position based in Brentwood, TN. Regular travel to supported branch locations is required.

Additional hours or schedule flexibility may occasionally be needed during peak hiring periods or urgent employee‑relations matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000–$85,000 base salary
• 10% annual bonus opportunity
• Full‑time benefits beginning on your first day of employment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability and Voluntary Benefits

About American Landscaping Partners

We are former US military Special Operators who founded American Landscaping Partners with a belief that we can apply our unique strategic planning, team building, and execution skillsto the US landscaping industry. We are rooted in Selfless Service, in the belief that putting the welfare of others before yourself is the cornerstone of success. We believe that partnering withforward-thinking landscapebusiness owners enables us to drive success, together. Our vision for excellence is entrenched inloyalty, elevated bycourage, and perfected throughconcision. Our operational approach to our portfolio allows us to share success across our partner companies and further the American Landscaping Partners brand.