Associate HR Director

As a key member of the Western United States and Canada (WUSCAN) HR team, the Associate HR Director (AHRD) builds strategic partnerships with leaders and HR team members and collaborates across multiple Business Units to implement human-centered and impactful HR initiatives that support The Nature Conservancy’s mission, values and organizational goals. This role is instrumental in fostering an inclusive, high-performing, and equitable culture across the WUSCAN Division.

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 strong experience in leading an HR Generalist team. As a strategic advisor to business leaders in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, the Associate HR Director ensures coordinated HR delivery of best practices in employee engagement, performance and talent management, workforce planning, recruitment, equitable compensation practices, employee relations and organizational development across a geographically dispersed organization.

** This role requires an individual to live in one of the following states: AZ, CO, or NM **.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serves as a primary liaison between the People Team and Business Unit managers to ensure alignment and delivery of high quality, consistent HR practices.

• Promotes positive employee relations by facilitating conflict resolution, investigating misconduct, and recommending remedies aligned with Conservancy policies, SOPs, competencies, and values.

• Provides strategic consultation on organizational structure, job creation or elimination, and operational efficiencies, while ensuring managers understand employment laws, regulations, divisional/regional best practices and internal policies.

• Participates in strategic planning and goal setting to align HR priorities with business objectives

• Coaches managers and staff on setting objectives, delivering meaningful and timely feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous development and high performance.

• Advises on managing performance issues, including terminations, with attention to business impact and legal risk and in collaboration with HR legal and senior HR staff.

• Assists managers in developing job descriptions and provides salary guidance.

• Conducts annual equity analysis and ensures equitable promotion and compensation decisions.

• Builds out compensation practices that are equitable, fiscally sound, and aligned with organizational policies.

• Collaborates with Learning and Development to assess training needs, builds hiring manager capabilities, delivers HR-related training, and supports HR team members / liaisons in managing administrative HR functions.

• Contributes to enterprise-wide initiatives such as compensation structures, culture and engagement programs, talent acquisition strategies, and staff development.

• Leads or participate in cross-functional project teams to support organizational priorities.

• Supervises, coaches and empowers a team of HR Generalists dedicated to providing exceptional service and support.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of HR experience supporting large client groups in a global, matrixed, complex environment, or equivalent combination.

• Experience supervising an HR team for one or more of the following: employee relations, compensation and performance management, staff development/training, organizational development, and/or talent acquisition.

• Experience working with senior managers to consult, develop and implement people strategies and initiatives.

• Experience investigating and managing employee relations concerns, making recommendations and influencing conflict resolution.

• Experience using MS Office software with experience in constructing and producing reports, data manipulation, and analysis to inform business decisions.

• Experience presenting to leaders and delivering training to employees.

• May travel and work non-standard business hours as needed to accommodate clients in different time zones.

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

• Advanced understanding of HR concepts, processes, and services.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong client service orientation.          

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with all levels of individuals. 

• Negotiation skills.                                  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work in a fast paced, stressful and highly visible environment.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $109,000-$142,000. 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.

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.”

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.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

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.
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