Head of Human Resources & Employee Engagement (Bilingual – Spanish/English)

Position Overview

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.

We are seeking a bilingual (Spanish-English) Human Resources and Employee Engagement  to support a wide range of human resources and administrative tasks. This position is essential in ensuring smooth onboarding, benefits administration, record keeping, and company compliance processes. The role also provides general office support and will help maintain employee engagement across the organization. In addition to HR and employee enegagement responsibilities is also a valued member of the back office team, focusing on supporting the Experience, Local, Family (ELF). This responsibility includes representing ELF leaders, lending a helping hand, and helping implement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage the onboarding process for all new employees
• Administer and coordinate employee benefits (e.g., enrollment, updates, claims support)
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation
• Handle vehicle registration and insurance for company vehicles
• Act as a central point for record keeping and compliance documentation
• Support the employee engagement team.
• Assist with general office administration as needed
• Provide translation support and assist Spanish-speaking employees as necessary
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately

Requirements

• Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal) – Required
• Previous experience in HR, administration, or a related field – Preferred
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or Google Workspace
• Understanding of HR best practices and confidentiality standards
  
• NOT AFRAID TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY

Schedule & Benefits

• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Employee discount

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing company
• Bilingual and multicultural workplace
• Be part of a company that values organization, communication, and collaboration