LOS ANGELES, CA – Armstrong Garden Centers, the largest independent garden center chain in the United States, has selected The Christopher Group to lead their Director of Human Resources search. Managing Partner, Pam Noble and Recruiting Manager, Ramey Lynch are leading the key HR search.
“This is a truly special opportunity for the right HR leader to make a lasting impact. Armstrong and Pike have built a culture rooted in people, service, and growth. They’re looking for someone who can honor that legacy while building for the future – someone who leads with both heart and business acumen,” shared Pam Noble, Managing Partner at The Christopher Group.
The Human Resources Director leads the strategic human resources efforts for both Pike Nurseries and Armstrong Garden Centers. They will be accountable for overseeing and managing all aspects of the Human Resources and Training teams and supporting all divisions. This role directs and manages the work of a comprehensive Human Resources team including a Recruiting and Training Manager and Human Resources Manager and works in partnership with the retail operations team. This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President. The role’s first year objectives include: gaining a deep understanding of the business, developing trusted relationships across the network, aligning HR strategies with business objectives, and talent acquisition and workforce planning.
This is an in-office position based out of Los Angeles, California. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. To learn more about this opportunity and/or The Christopher Group please contact Ramey Lynch at ramey@tcgco.com.
About Armstrong Garden Centers
Armstrong Garden Centers is the largest independent garden center chain in the United States and has been 100% employee-owned since 1989. Founded in 1889 and headquartered in California, the company expanded into the Southeast through the acquisition of Pike Nurseries, which now operates 19 retail locations throughout the Atlanta metro area. Together, Armstrong and Pike offer a wide range of high-quality plants, garden products, and full-service landscape design and installation. With annual revenues near $300 million and a team of over 1,000 employees, the company is known for its horticultural expertise, deep community roots, and commitment to exceptional customer service. This is a growth-focused organization with a strong brand legacy and a collaborative, people-centered culture.
About The Christopher Group
Through its award-winning, customized HR solutions, The Christopher Group (TCG) delivers critical human capital solutions in the area of executive HR search, interim HR leaders, fractional CHROs, and HR advisory and consulting. Since 1998, TCG has served clients across all industries, locations, company sizes, and verticals. Staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners who have sat in the job, TCG has been named one of the Fastest-Growing, Best Non-Profit, Diversity, Private Equity, and Top 50 Executive Recruiting Firms by Hunt Scanlon as well as Forbes’ 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms.