Talent & Culture Specialist

Talent and Culture Specialist | Bilingual (English/Spanish)

About Encore Landscape Management

• 🏆 Named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Lawn and Landscape Magazine
• 🚀 One of the fastest-growing full-service commercial landscape companies in the Southwest
• 🌳 Services: Maintenance, Design, Installation, Tree Care, Irrigation & Plant Health

About the Role

We're seeking a dynamic, bilingual Talent and Culture Specialist who will become the people-focused champion across our North and Southwest Phoenix branches. This isn't your typical HR role – you'll be actively shaping our workplace culture, discovering and nurturing talent, solving real workplace challenges, and creating an environment where people thrive. You'll focus on attracting diverse talent, fostering an inclusive culture, delivering impactful learning experiences, and ensuring our team members feel valued through meaningful engagement and comprehensive benefits education.

What You'll Do

• Manage recruitment activities including posting job openings, attending and organizing career fairs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating pre-employment processes across branches
• Deliver company orientation sessions for all new employees and support new hire onboarding by preparing orientation materials and coordinating schedules, working collaboratively with the Talent Development Manager
• Conduct training sessions in coordination with the Talent Development Manager, with a focus on field-based employees
• Support training programs by preparing materials and tracking completion
• Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment process, including employee education sessions and ensuring completion of enrollment documentation
• Support employee relations matters, conducting investigations and helping to bring resolution to workplace issues under the guidance of the Director of Talent and Culture
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation for multiple locations
• Process and track employee changes including transfers, promotions, and separations
• Coordinate employee engagement events and recognition programs
• Collect and organize data for HR reports and compliance tracking
• Educate and respond to routine employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and procedures
• Coordinate with Branch Managers to address location-specific Talent & Culture needs
• Schedule and organize Talent and Culture related meetings and communications
• Provide on-site Talent and Culture support at both North and Southwest branch locations
• Split schedule between our North (23325 N 23rd Avenue, Suite 160, Phoenix, AZ 85027) and Southwest Phoenix (2600 S. 20th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009) branches - usual office hours Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of talent management or related people-focused experience
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (required)
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Strong knowledge of talent management principles and employment regulations
• Excellent communication with proven presentation and facilitation skills
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities
• People-focused with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Positive attitude with ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Experience with people management systems and talent technologies
• Reliable transportation for travel between locations
• Experience with employee relations, benefits education, and recruitment processes
• Previous work in multi-location environments

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• A company laptop and cell phone
• PTO time after a 90-day probationary period
• Comprehensive medical benefits including dental and vision after 90 days of employment
• 401k/Retirement planning options

Ready to plant the seeds for a fulfilling Talent & Culture career? Apply today and grow with us! 🌱 #growwithus