What We Can Achieve Together:

A member of TNC’s global People Team, the HR Director is a senior-level HR business partner who provides high level services and strategic direction in support of an inclusive culture of high performance where all people can thrive: talent management, organizational development, employee relations, risk management, and recruiting. They manage a team of HR professionals located in multiple locations and have overall responsibility for providing the full spectrum of integrated HR support to assigned client groups.

We’re Looking for You:

As a hands-on team leader and strategic Human Resources business partner for the Southern Division (comprised of the Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia Business Units), they drive, implement, operationalize, and follow through on all HR activities and relevant people initiatives across the division. Focusing on fostering an organizational culture of high performance, well-being, and belonging, they will play a crucial role in understanding business needs and developing change and talent management strategies to achieve outcomes that meet TNC’s organizational goals in support of its mission. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR for the North America Region and collaborating with colleagues across The People Team, the HR Director ensures a consistent approach in applying HR policies and practices across the Southern division. The HR Director will adapt and integrate global people strategies and lead a team of HR professionals focused across the HR spectrum of administrative, management, and strategic, to deliver comprehensive and robust HR services designed to create a fair and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities and Scope:

• Serve as a change agent, strategic HR business partner, and resource to senior leadership and managers for all people and culture initiatives. Understand business needs and develop talent management strategies that support and advance organizational goals.

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of HR professionals delivering comprehensive HR services and support across the full range of the employee life cycle from the tactical to strategic.

• Ensure talent planning, succession planning, professional development, organizational design, and organizational development efforts are aligned with business needs and consistent with TNC’s overall strategic direction and approach.

• Integrate, adapt, and contextualize global people strategies (talent, culture, diversity, inclusion, equity) to meet the unique needs of their client group.

• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Team and assigned recruiters to build a high-performing, diverse workforce.

• Ensure access to effective recruitment support to attract and retain top talent.

• Coach and develop the HR team to ensure a high level of service, team effectiveness, and alignment around HR strategy, to include addressing employee relations matters with empathy and clarity, and consistent with policy.

• Build and model a culture of accountability, holding oneself and others accountable for their contributions.

• Engage with Business Unit leaders and line managers to address complex employee relations issues and ensure compliance with TNC policies and relevant employment laws.

• Partner and collaborate with leadership and teams across the division to foster a positive organizational culture, employee well-being and drive change management initiatives.

• Ensure people strategies align with TNC’s efforts to promote TNC Values and a culture of belonging.

• Create mechanisms for feedback loops to build trust, have transparent communication and drive continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience as a leader in Human Resources.

• Professional experience must encompass an HR generalist role to include all of the following: talent management, employee relations, training and development, organizational development, and recruiting.

• Experience in strategic talent planning for a diverse, decentralized, geographically dispersed, and multicultural international organization.

• Experience working with international programs in the HR arena.

• Experience leading and managing a team of HR professionals

• Experienced facilitator.

• Experience with leading projects and coordinating the work of others.

• Experience using MS Office software with experience in constructing and producing reports, presentations, data manipulation, and analysis.

• Ability to travel up to 20%, both within the U.S. and internationally

Desired Qualifications:

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

• Advanced degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline.

• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent professional certification or license as required by local labor law.

• Fluency in a foreign language to support a global program.

• Experience in integrating and adapting global HR strategies to local contexts in a culturally competent way.

• Experience in negotiating and dealing effectively, tactfully, and honestly.

• Experience as a strategic thinker with sound technical skills, analytical ability, and good judgment.

• Experience in developing a working knowledge of relevant conservation issues.

• Proficiency in personal computing skills and electronics communications.

• Experience delivering engaging and effective presentations.

• Experience building strong interpersonal relationships and providing outstanding client service.

• Experience communicating clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, with individuals at all organizational levels.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, stressful, and highly visible environment.

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This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $139,000 - 162,000. 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.

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.

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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 applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.