Human Resources Business Partner I

United States

Location of this position is flexible within the United States.

Prefer applicants to reside in either Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio.

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

The HR Business Partner I oversees the integrated HR function and works closely with TNC management and HR liaisons embedded within each Business Unit to support and execute People strategies in support of organizational objectives and an open, inclusive, transparent, and equitable organizational culture. They will partner with other members of the People Team and collaboratively share responsibility for designing, developing, and implementing best People practices aligned with TNC Values, strategies, and goals. They are accountable for delivering relevant support and counsel for employee engagement, talent management strategies, workforce planning and trend analysis, talent acquisition and development in assigned Business Units. They implement these People Team initiatives to ensure consistency in support of a global, decentralized and geographically dispersed enterprise.

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. The North America Region HR Team works together in a collaborative way, sharing best practices and striving for a thoughtful and consistent approach in how we support our client groups.

We’re looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and understands the needs of staff at the administrative, management and strategic levels. In implementing a new HR operating model for the Midwest division, bringing experience in change management will be beneficial. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills. The Midwest division consists of the Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio state chapters.

Prefer applicants to reside in either Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio.

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years HR related experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience managing the administration, progress and maintenance of human resource functions for one or more of the following: employee relations, compensation and performance management, benefits, payroll, staff development/training, organizational development, and recruiting.

• Experience working with senior managers to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives.

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

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 on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including; health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, accrued paid time off (including annual, personal, and sick leave), life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Learn more about our benefits at nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellness, and flexibility needs of the people we employ.

To apply for job ID 53701, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character 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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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.