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Shreiner Tree Care
Human Resources Manager
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A Human Resources Manager manages human resources functions for a company or organization, including the recruiting, hiring and training of employees. Works with executive management to develop and implement staffing and compensation plans and works to attract and retain qualified employees. Oversees training and development initiatives. Manages compensation and benefits structure and provides information to employees. Monitors compliance with employment-related regulations. Implements company policies and deals with staffing or disciplinary issues as needed.
$133,711 / year median in Pennsylvania
+3% projected growth
Job Description
About Shreiner Tree Care Shreiner Tree Care is a TCIA-accredited, family-owned Tree Care and Plant Health Care company with over 40 years of service excellence across the Main Line and surrounding communities. We employ a team of ISA-certified arborists dedicated to science-driven arboriculture. We offer a friendly and safe work environment focused on delighting our customers each day.
We are looking for an HR leader who understands that our greatest asset is the team of skilled professionals we attract, develop, and support. Position Summary The Human Resources Manager will serve as the architect and steward of Shreiner Tree Care's workforce culture. This is a hands-on, field-aware role — not a corporate HR desk job. The right person understands that tree care is a physically demanding, technically specialized, and safety-critical trade. You will lead all functions of human resources: recruitment, onboarding, workforce development, compliance, coaching, and retention — building systems that help our people grow alongside the company. Core Responsibilities Recruitment & Hiring Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract experienced arborists, climbers, groundsmen, PHC technicians, and support staff Build and maintain professional industry relationships. Screen candidates with an eye for both technical aptitude and cultural alignment with Shreiner's standards of respectful, friendly and hardworking. Coordinate and conduct structured employee interviews and skills assessments; oversee employment offers. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills beneficial Onboarding & Integration Develop and continuously improve a structured onboarding program that prepares new hires for safe, productive, and confident starts Ensure new field employees receive thorough orientation on industry requirements, PPE standards, equipment operation protocols, and the Shreiner safety culture Assign mentors and define 30/60/90-day check-in milestones for all new hires Coordinate licensing, certification tracking and required training (pesticide applicator, CDL, ISA credentialing, TCIA accreditation standards) Cultivate a welcoming culture where new employees feel valued, informed, and set up for long-term success Workforce Development & Coaching Build and manage a skills development program that creates clear advancement pathways from groundsman to climber to arborist certification Work with ISA-certified arborists and PHC tech to design internal training programs aligned with industry's best practices Provide one-on-one coaching support to crew leaders and team members on communication, problem solving and management Facilitate performance review schedules that are constructive, growth-focused, and tied to measurable outcomes Qualifications & Experience Required 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a field-based, trades, labor-intensive, or outdoor services industry (tree care, landscaping, construction, utility, agriculture, or similar strongly preferred) Experience building or significantly improving onboarding and workforce development programs Track record of coaching frontline supervisors and managers through performance and employee relations situations Proven ability to build trust and credibility with both field crews and office leadership Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, seasonal business environment Proficiency in applicant tracking, and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace Competencies & Soft Skills The ideal candidate brings as much emotional intelligence and field credibility as they do technical HR knowledge. We are looking for someone who: Communicates with directness, honesty, and genuine respect at every level of the organization Has the patience to coach and the courage to hold the line when accountability requires it Leads with empathy without sacrificing professionalism or fairness Thinks strategically about workforce planning but is equally comfortable having a difficult conversation in the field Brings energy and optimism to the work of building people up — not just managing them What We Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience Potential for annual bonus Health, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off and holidays The opportunity to shape the people practices of a respected, 40-year company with a strong brand and significant growth trajectory An outdoor-oriented, team-driven culture where the work genuinely matters
We are looking for an HR leader who understands that our greatest asset is the team of skilled professionals we attract, develop, and support. Position Summary The Human Resources Manager will serve as the architect and steward of Shreiner Tree Care's workforce culture. This is a hands-on, field-aware role — not a corporate HR desk job. The right person understands that tree care is a physically demanding, technically specialized, and safety-critical trade. You will lead all functions of human resources: recruitment, onboarding, workforce development, compliance, coaching, and retention — building systems that help our people grow alongside the company. Core Responsibilities Recruitment & Hiring Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract experienced arborists, climbers, groundsmen, PHC technicians, and support staff Build and maintain professional industry relationships. Screen candidates with an eye for both technical aptitude and cultural alignment with Shreiner's standards of respectful, friendly and hardworking. Coordinate and conduct structured employee interviews and skills assessments; oversee employment offers. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills beneficial Onboarding & Integration Develop and continuously improve a structured onboarding program that prepares new hires for safe, productive, and confident starts Ensure new field employees receive thorough orientation on industry requirements, PPE standards, equipment operation protocols, and the Shreiner safety culture Assign mentors and define 30/60/90-day check-in milestones for all new hires Coordinate licensing, certification tracking and required training (pesticide applicator, CDL, ISA credentialing, TCIA accreditation standards) Cultivate a welcoming culture where new employees feel valued, informed, and set up for long-term success Workforce Development & Coaching Build and manage a skills development program that creates clear advancement pathways from groundsman to climber to arborist certification Work with ISA-certified arborists and PHC tech to design internal training programs aligned with industry's best practices Provide one-on-one coaching support to crew leaders and team members on communication, problem solving and management Facilitate performance review schedules that are constructive, growth-focused, and tied to measurable outcomes Qualifications & Experience Required 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a field-based, trades, labor-intensive, or outdoor services industry (tree care, landscaping, construction, utility, agriculture, or similar strongly preferred) Experience building or significantly improving onboarding and workforce development programs Track record of coaching frontline supervisors and managers through performance and employee relations situations Proven ability to build trust and credibility with both field crews and office leadership Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, seasonal business environment Proficiency in applicant tracking, and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace Competencies & Soft Skills The ideal candidate brings as much emotional intelligence and field credibility as they do technical HR knowledge. We are looking for someone who: Communicates with directness, honesty, and genuine respect at every level of the organization Has the patience to coach and the courage to hold the line when accountability requires it Leads with empathy without sacrificing professionalism or fairness Thinks strategically about workforce planning but is equally comfortable having a difficult conversation in the field Brings energy and optimism to the work of building people up — not just managing them What We Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience Potential for annual bonus Health, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off and holidays The opportunity to shape the people practices of a respected, 40-year company with a strong brand and significant growth trajectory An outdoor-oriented, team-driven culture where the work genuinely matters