<h3><span class="emphasis-2"><b><u>What We Can Achieve Together:</u></b></span></h3><p>The HR Manager is responsible for all aspects of human resources services for geographically dispersed client groups. They serve as a key HR point of contact for the Pacific Division. Reporting to the Human Resources Director (HRD), the Human Resources Manager (HRM) will provide a broad range of direct HR support across the division to staff and managers on moderately complex and nuanced HR matters. Serving as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels, the HRM will anticipate and help resolve moderately complex and confidential HR issues and employee and management questions, drawing on a comprehensive knowledge of TNC’s policies and procedures. This position must be located in the state of California or Hawaii.</p><p></p><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE</b></p><p></p><p><b>1. Strategic partnership & advisory role</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Build and maintain strong partnerships with the PD HR Team, NAR HR Team, People Team, and Divisional and BU leadership to align HR practices with organizational goals.</li><li>Respond to moderately complex employee and management questions and issues based on knowledge of HR best practices, TNC guidelines, and local employment law.</li><li>Consults with hiring managers on the recruitment process, including creation of and/or consultation on job design, job descriptions, grade levels and compensation.</li><li>undefined</li></ul><p></p><p><b>2. Workforce planning, equity, and talent systems</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Support the HR Director in assessing workforce planning needs, including job analysis, promotions, reclassifications, restructuring, talent reviews, stay interviews, and coaching on career development pathways.</li><li>In partnership with the HR Director and Sr. HR Manager, lead the annual equity review process to ensure pay disparities are appropriately justified and/or corrected.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>3. Talent development and performance</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Lead the implementation of core TNC trainings and workshops, assess training needs at the division and BU levels, and partner with the Regional Learning Manager to ensure effective delivery.</li><li>Support the Performance Partnership process and lead the annual ratings calibration process.</li><li>Support managers and staff with Performance Partnership process including objective setting, performance management, rating calibration, and merit <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">planning. undefined</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>4. Communications, engagement, and culture</b></p><p></p><ul><li>In partnership with the PD HR Team, lead HR communications, including division-wide regular and special communications (email, PD Newsletter, PD HR Connect site) and BU-level communications to state directors, managers, and all staff.</li><li>Support interpretation and debrief of TNC Survey results, advising leaders on action planning.</li><li>Collaborate with Culture & Engagement teams to support and advance initiatives and deliver trainings and workshops across the division.</li><li>Support employee well-being initiatives and promote participation in TNC wellness programs.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>5. Employee relations, compliance, and transitions </b></p><p></p><ul><li>Serve as point of contact and provide guidance on Leave of Absence process and assist employees as an LOA liaison between the Pacific Division and the Benefits Team.</li><li>Serve as point of contact and provide guidance on Workers Compensation and assist employees in partnership with the Benefits Team.</li><li>Conduct exit interviews and synthesize insights to support continuous improvement.</li><li>Oversee the ADA interactive process.</li><li>Serve as a point of contact and provide guidance on domestic and global mobility considerations for staff transitions.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>6. Data, rigor, and professional expectations </b></p><p></p><ul><li>Generate reports and analyze and interpret HR data, metrics, and dashboards to identify trends and emerging needs.</li><li>Keep current with relevant employment laws and assist managers and staff with interpretation and compliance.</li><li>May require some amount of travel domestically and evening and weekend hours.<br><br> </li></ul><h3><span class="emphasis-2"><b><u>We’re Looking for You:</u></b></span></h3><p></p><p>Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!</p><p></p><h3><span class="emphasis-2"><b><u>What You’ll Bring:</u></b></span></h3><p></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field and a minimum of 5 years related work experience or equivalent combination.</li><li>Experience and<span>/or training in California or Hawai‘i employment laws and experience in managing HR for staff based in California or Hawai‘i. Global experience appreciated.</span></li><li>Experience developing and leading multiple HR-related projects and implementing strategic HR programs.</li><li>Experience responding to moderately complex HR related questions and problems from employees/management within the context of U.S. employment law.</li><li>Experience in one or more of the following areas: employee relations, compensation, benefits, investigations, organizational design, performance management, separations, restructuring, workforce planning, employment law.</li><li>Experience facilitating complex and crucial conversations and building effective consultative relationships.</li><li>Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet commitments.</li><li>Experience working with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.</li><li>Experience developing and implementing change management plans.</li></ul><p><br> </p><h3><span class="emphasis-2"><b><u>Desired Qualifications:</u></b></span></h3><ul><li>Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing situations and priorities.</li><li>Experience developing HR related policies, guidelines and procedures.</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple competing and time-sensitive priorities.</li><li>Experience producing reports and interpreting data to inform people priorities and recommendations.</li><li>Experience evaluating multiple processes to develop a unified standard.</li><li>Ability to design comprehensive HR recommendations and advise all levels of employees to influence the best outcomes for the organization and employees.</li><li>HR certification preferred (such as AIHR, PHR, SHRM-CP).</li></ul><div><h3><u><span class="emphasis-2"><b>Salary Information:</b></span></u></h3></div><p>The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of <span class="emphasis">$<b>85,000 to $101,500. </b></span>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. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.</p><p></p><h3><span class="emphasis-2"><b><u>Who We Are</u>:</b></span></h3><p></p><p>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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-o5jtJniubZjnNuR4zpvmTBaiC-ZiSbJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TNC Talent playlist on YouTube</a>   to hear stories from staff or visit  <a href="https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Overview/Working-at-The-Nature-Conservancy-EI_IE14686.11,33.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glassdoor</a>.</p><p></p><p>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.”</p><p></p><p></p><h3><span class="emphasis-2"><u>What We Bring:</u></span></h3><p><br>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!<br><br>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 <a href="https://careers.tnc.org/us/en/benefits-and-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br><br>We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><span style="color:#494949"><b>Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.</b></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b> <span>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. </span></p><p style="text-align:left"><br>The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.<br><br>Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!<br><br>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 <a href="mailto:applyhelp@tnc.org?subject=Request%20for%20Accommodation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">applyhelp@tnc.org</a> with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>