Human Resources Director at Gardens of Babylon

At Gardens of Babylon, we empower our community with the plants, tools, and knowledge it takes to grow. We offer a wide range of landscaping services to help the Nashville community grow with inspirational designs and a constant focus on earth-friendly products and sustainable landscaping. Additionally, we provide an in-store experience at our downtown garden center to help our customers find inspiration for their outdoor landscape or indoor oasis, whether first-time gardeners or experienced horticulturists.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead our day-to-day HR functions while developing the policies, programs, and systems that support our organization. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the HR Director serves as the strategic and operational leader of the company's HR function and a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The role is accountable for ensuring employees and managers’ experience consistent, responsive, and well-coordinated HR services, while advancing employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

We are looking for a resourceful, strategic individual with excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills, along with a passion for building an inclusive culture where employees and managers can succeed.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer an annual salary of $120,000 - $125,000 (commensurate on experience), as well as health, vision, dental and life insurance, 401K with company match, 3-weeks paid time off, 40% discount at the garden center and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities of the Director of Human Resources

• Build programs that strengthen culture, retention, and employee engagement; coach leaders and managers, conduct stay interviews or engagement surveys, and support career paths, succession planning, and learning and development.
• Lead employee relations, including conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary documentation, and performance review support; maintain consistent HR policies and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage recruiting and oversee the recruiting team member; partner with managers on workforce planning, sourcing, candidate pipelines, and an efficient hiring process that delivers a positive candidate experience.
• Manage HR administration throughout the employee life cycle, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, open enrollment, leave, and workers’ compensation; lead the payroll specialist to ensure accurate weekly payroll and oversee PTO and time records.
• Develop HR procedures and maintain and configure the HRIS to improve accuracy and efficiency; train employees and managers on system use and track required records, signatures, licenses, and certifications.

Requirements for the Director of Human Resources

• 7+ years of HR experience with an emphasis on both strategic and operational responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience serving as an HR Department of One or in a small HR department within a service-based industry preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification strongly preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, comfort with technology, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adaptable, proactive, and able to work independently.

Location: Nashville, TN | Onsite