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Senior HR Generalist

$67k - $102k
Full-time

USA The Nature Conservancy

What We Can Achieve Together:
The Sr. HR Generalist (HRG) serves a key HR Operations partner, providing end-to-end support across the employee life cycle and supporting HR management to implement key initiatives for multiple AO Central Functions [CF] Business Units. Reports to Sr HR Director, AO CFs, to provide data, trends analysis and project support on various HR initiatives based on HR priorities and team capacity. Will partner with other HR Generalists to establish/sustain best practices/programs across BUs.
We're Looking for You:
The Sr. HR Generalist administers and maintains HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle, with direct responsibility for executing HR transactions in Workday ensuring accurate employee data and system compliance. They will respond to moderately complex employee and manager inquiries, support employee relations and compliance activities, and partner with cross-functional HR teams to ensure accurate, timely and policy-aligned outcomes. The Sr. HRG may also support recruiting operations, prepare and maintain HR reports and contribute to HR operational projects and process improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
  • Serves as an HR operations subject matter resource, supporting HR management with a broad portfolio of operational HR activities across the employee life cycle, including onboarding, job changes, promotions, compensation-related actions, leaves and offboarding.
  • Administers and processes Workday transactions and HR operational requests such as data changes, one-time payments, terminations, alternate work location agreements and grade profile updates, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with internal policies.
  • Partners with AO Central Functions team to provide support for employee relations, including intake and documentation, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and records. May support scheduling meetings and tracking project progress.
  • Supports recruiting and staffing operations by reviewing and updating job descriptions, assisting with job requisitions and partnering with recruiters and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
  • Manages HR administration of global mobility and location changes, including personal move requests, home office updates, and coordination with payroll and benefits.
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment regulations, and internal procedures by supporting audits and maintaining documentation and partnering with benefits and legal teams as required.
  • Acts as a key point of contact for managers and employees on HR operational questions, interpreting policies, explaining processes, and resolving moderately complex issues through sound judgment and HR knowledge.
  • Participates in HR operational projects and process improvement initiatives, including automation of reports, and refinement of HR workflows.
What You'll Bring:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 5 years related work experience in Human Resources, HR Operations, or a related field.
  • Experience coordinating and leading projects.
  • Experience responding to HR related questions and problems from employees/management.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: database management and spreadsheet software; constructing and producing reports; data input, manipulation, and analysis.
  • Experience working with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience multi-tasking across BUs and supporting mid/senior HR leadership.
  • Demonstrates proven leadership integrity, poise, credibility and objectivity in high-pressure and highly sensitive HR endeavors, supporting mid/senior HR Leader.
  • Advanced understanding of fundamental HR concepts, processes, and services.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience processing and managing HR transactions and employee data within an HRIS (preferably workday), including using data analysis to tell compelling stories.
  • Experience coordinating HR operational objectives/activities involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of concurrent HR operational requests while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to travel.
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $67,000 - $102,000. 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.

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.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

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 View email address on aplitrak.com with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
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