What We Can Achieve Together:

The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) provides comprehensive human resources services to the Caribbean Division & Texas Business Unit (BU) of the Great Plains Division (GPD). This role advances People Team initiatives by supporting the Human Resources Director (HRD), Senior HR Manager (HRM) and the Caribbean Division & Texas Business Unit to deliver high-quality HR services.

We’re Looking for You:

Both the Caribbean Division and the Texas Business Unit are critical to the success of The Nature Conservancy’s mission and operate at varying stages of growth and complexity. Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, the HRG supports staff located across Texas, the broader United States, and the Caribbean (including the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas) by overseeing HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, performance processes, reporting, and compliance with applicable internal policies and employment laws.

The HRG partners with divisional recruiters, members of the North America People Team, and key partners within Texas and the Caribbean to deliver excellent HR services and ensure consistent communication, compliance, and employee experience. This role administers and maintains HR systems, processes, and plans in alignment with organizational policies and applicable national and international employment laws, while providing guidance and support to employees and managers at all levels.

This position may require occasional domestic and international travel (approximately 5-10%) and flexibility to work hours to support multiple time zones.

Candidates must be located in EST or CST within one of the following locations: Texas, Florida, or The Bahamas (Nassau), Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo), Grenada (St. George's), Jamaica (Kingston), Puerto Rico (San Juan), US Virgin Islands (St. Croix).

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with People Team stakeholders to improve service delivery, influence change, streamline HR processes, and support regional, divisional, and organization-wide HR initiatives.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR inquiries and oversee divisional HR administrative practices, ensuring consistency and implementation of best practices.

• Ensure clear and effective communication of People Team policies, procedures, programs, and applicable employment laws and compliance requirements to HR leadership, managers, and staff.

• Support employee data changes and submit HR transactions and documentation in collaboration with managers and staff.

• Partner with hiring managers and divisional recruiters to shape job descriptions, advise on grade levels and compensation targets, and support interview processes, while leading full-cycle recruiting for seasonal and temporary positions.

• Support a consistent and welcoming onboarding experience across the Great Plains and Caribbean divisions in conjunction with HR and divisional leadership.

• Support the Performance Partnership Process and assist Sr. HRM in managing the end-to-end process.

• Coordinate training logistics, communications, and follow-up activities with Learning and Organizational Development team.

• Serve as Workday subject matter expert providing support to HR leadership, including but not limited to preparing HR reports, dashboards, and analysis.

• Act as Time and Absence Partner and ensure coverage across Texas BU and the Caribbean division.

• Support post-recruitment documentation and manage personnel records, in coordination with local Operations staff, following local employment practices and requirements for the Caribbean Division.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of HR-related work experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: database management and spreadsheet software; constructing and producing reports; data input, manipulation and analysis.

• Experience responding to HR-related questions and problems from employees and managers.

• Experience working with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and HR database.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience.

• Fluency in Spanish to support Texas and the Caribbean Division.

• Strong communicator.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Broad understanding of fundamental HR concepts, processes, and services.

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

• Advanced technology skills: Excel, Word, dashboards, database management.

• Experience supporting teams both in the US and the Caribbean.

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.

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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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.