HR Manager

What We Can Achieve Together

The Human Resources (HR) Manager for Western U.S. and Canada division (WUSCAN) supports the full employee lifecycle and provides human resource services in areas such as employee relations, compensation, talent management, performance management, benefits, staff development and training, employee communications, and talent acquisition.

We’re Looking For You

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with experience delivering human resources services for geographically dispersed client groups. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and comprehensive knowledge of TNC's people practices and policies. This position serves as a trusted advisor to all levels of employees and reports directly to the WUSCAN division HR Director. Preference for candidates located within the WUSCAN - Western United States geography.

Responsibilities Include

• Responds to moderately complex employee/management questions and problems based on knowledge of HR best practices, TNC guidelines and U.S. employment law.
• Consults with hiring managers on the recruitment process, including creation of and/or consultation on job design, job descriptions, grade levels and compensation.
• Collaborates with the divisional recruiter to ensure recruiting efforts remain on track and are completed in a timely manner.
• Work with hiring managers and local operations staff to develop effective onboarding plans to ensure staff are effectively onboarded in a timely manner.
• Support managers and staff with Performance Partnership process including objective setting, performance management, rating calibration, and merit planning.
• Collaborates with HRBPs and Employee Relations team to assist with employee relations matters and concerns.
• Support the Associate HRD and HRD to assess workforce planning needs including promotions, reclass and restructuring.
• Support the Associate HRD and HRD to implement annual equity reviews to ensure pay disparities are appropriately justified and/or corrected.
• Coordinate with Worldwide office Global Mobility team on immigration matters.
• Will require some amount of travel domestically and evening and weekend hours.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field or a minimum of 5 years related work experience in area(s) of specialization or equivalent combination.
• Experience developing and leading multiple HR-related projects and implementing strategic HR programs.
• Experience supporting employees in the U.S. with demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State employment law including FLSA, FMLA, and other related standards.
• Experience responding to moderately complex HR related questions and problems from employees/management within the context of U.S. employment law and standards
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: employee relations, compensation, benefits, investigations, organizational design, performance management, separations, restructuring, workforce planning, employment law.
• Experience facilitating complex and crucial conversations and building effective consultative relationships.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet commitments.
• Experience working with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing and implementing change management plans.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Experience developing HR related policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to juggle multiple competing and time-sensitive priorities.
• Experience producing reports and interpreting data to inform people priorities and recommendations.
• Experience evaluating multiple processes to develop a unified standard.
• Ability to design comprehensive HR recommendations and advise all levels of employees to influence the best outcomes for the organization and employees.
• Ability to travel within division geography.
• HR certification preferred (such as AIHR, PHR, SHRM-CP).
  
  

Salary Information

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $71,120 – 100,725 (Grade Level 7). This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.