[Hiring] Human Resources Manager @The Nature Conservancy

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Strategic partnership & advisory role
  • 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.
  • Respond to moderately complex employee and management questions and issues based on knowledge of HR best practices, TNC guidelines, and local employment law.
  • Consult with hiring managers on the recruitment process, including creation of and/or consultation on job design, job descriptions, grade levels, and compensation.
• Workforce planning, equity, and talent systems
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Talent development and performance
  • 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.
  • Support the Performance Partnership process and lead the annual ratings calibration process.
  • Support managers and staff with the Performance Partnership process including objective setting, performance management, rating calibration, and merit planning.
• Communications, engagement, and culture
  • 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.
  • Support interpretation and debrief of TNC Survey results, advising leaders on action planning.
  • Collaborate with Culture & Engagement teams to support and advance initiatives and deliver trainings and workshops across the division.
  • Support employee well-being initiatives and promote participation in TNC wellness programs.
• Employee relations, compliance, and transitions
  • 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.
  • Serve as point of contact and provide guidance on Workers Compensation and assist employees in partnership with the Benefits Team.
  • Conduct exit interviews and synthesize insights to support continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the ADA interactive process.
  • Serve as a point of contact and provide guidance on domestic and global mobility considerations for staff transitions.
• Data, rigor, and professional expectations
  • Generate reports and analyze and interpret HR data, metrics, and dashboards to identify trends and emerging needs.
  • Keep current with relevant employment laws and assist managers and staff with interpretation and compliance.
  • May require some amount of travel domestically and evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field and a minimum of 5 years related work experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience and/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.
• Experience developing and leading multiple HR-related projects and implementing strategic HR programs.
• Experience responding to moderately complex HR related questions and problems from employees/management within the context of U.S. employment law.
• 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.
• 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 $85,000 to $101,500. 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.

Benefits

• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 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.