Executive Assistant & Human Resources Manager

About the Role:
At Cross Creek, we’ve been growing beautiful gardens and landscapes since 1974, supporting a team of over 200 employees across our garden center, production, and landscaping operations. Our ELF values — Excellence, Leadership, and Family — guide how we work, support each other, and serve our customers. We believe in fostering a positive, collaborative culture where every team member can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. Join us and be part of a company that values people as much as plants.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role in a growing small business. We are looking for a level-headed, positive, and solution-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and can help develop and maintain a strong company culture.

As an Executive Assistant and Human Resources manager, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of a company with over 200 employees, spanning garden center operations, landscaping, and production. You will support the leadership team, coordinate HR initiatives, and help ensure smooth day-to-day operations while fostering a positive work environment.

If you are organized, proactive, and enjoy problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Employee discount

Key Responsibilities:

• Support owners and executives with daily operations and special projects
• Input transactions and reconcile the general ledger
• Generate and review reports to provide actionable insights
• Coordinate meetings, events, and executive schedules
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions for operational and HR-related issues
• Manage weekly payroll and benefits administration
• Ensure compliance with end-of-year processes and reporting
• Manage fleet registrations, onboarding, and offboarding
• Foster and model a positive company culture in all interactions

Preferred Qualifications:

• NOT AFRAID TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
• QuickBooks Online proficiency
• Experience in the green industry (preferred, not required)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Minimum of 2 years of human resources, general accounting or administrative experience
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Adaptable and efficient in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Proficient in Spanish  (preferred, not required)
• Enjoys outdoor environments

Who You Are:

• A positive, solution-focused professional
• Level-headed and calm under pressure
• Skilled at building relationships and contributing to a healthy company culture
• Excited to learn about and support the operations of a dynamic business