Human Resources & Administration Manager

Description

Location: Gainesville, FL (On-Site)

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 + Benefits

FLSA: Full-Time Exempt Employee

Level: Director

About Masters Lawn Care

The Master’s Lawn and Pest is a rapidly growing, customer-focused landscaping company in North Florida. We take pride in our strong company culture, commitment to excellence, and dedication to both our employees and clients.

Our team operates by a set of core values that guide our success:

• Plan Ahead
• Respect Everyone
• Stay Positive
• Create Results
• Own It
  
  

We’re looking for a Human Resources & Administration Manager to establish and lead our HR function while ensuring that our leadership and administration teams remain aligned, efficient, and fully supported. This is a hands-on leadership role with strategic oversight, where you’ll build and manage HR operations, coach a team of administrative professionals, and foster a strong workplace culture.

About The Role

Reporting directly to the Integrator (a member of the executive leadership team), you will lead a team of administrative coordinators and oversee all aspects of Human Resources and Administration, ensuring smooth payroll, benefits, employee relations, and talent management. You will play a key role in bridging leadership with administration, ensuring seamless communication, operational efficiency, and team alignment.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategy

• Establish and oversee HR operations, including policies, SOPs, and best practices.
• Ensure HR compliance with Florida and federal employment laws.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring HR strategies align with business goals.
  
  

Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and keep top talent.
• Serve as a resource for employee relations, conflict resolution, and team development.
• Design and implement structured training and career development programs.
  
  

Payroll, Benefits & Compensation Management

• Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, and compensation structures.
• Ensure competitive and compliant employee offerings to support retention and growth.
  
  

Administrative Oversight & Team Leadership

• Manage and develop the Admin team, ensuring coordination between operations, sales, and admin staff.
• Keep leadership and administrative teams aligned, facilitating smooth communication and workflow.
• Provide coaching and support to administrative team members to enhance efficiency and performance.
  
  

Workplace Culture & Team Development

• Champion a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication, team engagement, and leadership development.
• Implement initiatives to boost morale, teamwork, and company-wide engagement.
• Act as a liaison between leadership and employees to ensure a cohesive, high-performing workplace.
  
  

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years of HR experience, including payroll, benefits, compensation, and employee relations. 2+ years in a leadership role. Experience in service, construction, or landscaping industries is a plus.
• HR & Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of Florida employment laws, HR best practices, workforce management, and leadership development.
• Team Leadership & Administration: Experience managing an administrative team, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and strategic alignment with company goals.
• Soft Skills: Confident self-starter, strong communicator, proactive leader, and skilled at team coaching & development.
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. SHRM or PHR certification required within 18 months (cost covered by the company with retention agreement).
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• A fully established, efficient HR function that supports company operations and growth.
• A well-managed Admin team, keeping leadership and operations aligned.
• Seamless payroll, benefits, and compensation administration that enhances employee satisfaction.
• A strong recruiting and retention strategy that attracts and keeps top talent.
• A positive, high-performing workplace culture with engaged employees and strong leadership support.
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Masters Lawn and Pest, our people are the foundation of our success. This role offers the opportunity to build an HR & Administration department from the ground up, drive meaningful change, and shape the future of our company.

Our leadership team values innovation, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving. As a key strategic partner, you will work alongside a team that truly cares about its employees, clients, and long-term success.