Leave Administration Human Resources Specialist

Looking for a place where you can thrive?

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive lawn and tree care, we work hard to make sure our customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

The human resources team are our subject matter experts, providing guidance and consulting to our business partners and all employees, supporting the business at large. As we continue to grow, our human resources team provides initiatives and strategies that continue to align with our company’s strategic goals and initiatives, while ensuring employment satisfaction.

What a day is like:

The Leave Administration Human Resources Specialist position will be responsible for assisting employees at all levels, responding to general HR inquires. You’ll be a super user of our newest onboarding system and take ownership over the new hire onboarding process. This position will focus heavily on leave administration without use of a third party but you’ll also maintain personnel files & I-9s, track & monitor retention, respond to unemployment claims, and prepare verification of employment letters. This position will also coordinate benefits administration including additions, terminations, changes, etc. as well as administer the DOT registered driver program. You’ll also have the capacity to support the growth of the company by administering all pre and post HR functions associated with acquisitions.

What kind of person we’re looking for:

• We’re a great place for people looking for room to grow, opportunity to create success and autonomy to improve processes
• Can perform leave administration tasks without 3rd-party assistance
• Someone with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Human Resources or related field is prefered
• A good communicator who is comfortable working independently and an essential contributor on the team
• Someone who prioritizes organization and doesn’t get bogged down by details
• Someone who values problem solving and helping others
• A proficient user of an HRIS system (UKG Pro is desirable) or willing to dive in and learn
• Open to travel (15-20%) to support new partnerships as needed. 

Why you might love working here:

• You will have the opportunity to support the acquisitive growth of the company as we rapidly expand!
• You’ll work alongside exceptional functional leaders and industry leaders in a collaborative setting, helping make an immediate impact in the company
• You'll be working in a cozy corporate office, surrounded by great teammates in a fast-paced culture committed to excellence, with time for fun

What is essential:

• Valid Driver’s license with clean DMV record
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical demands of this role:

• These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.  

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for team members to reach out and get the help needed, even when it’s from the other side of the country. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each team member has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here. Salary up-to $85,000/year depending on experience.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace