Apr 19, 2018
OFFICE LOCATION
San Francisco, California, USA. Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Sacramento, CA CA201 #LI-DD1
A LITTLE ABOUT US
The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
Hiring and developing talented staff is central to our conservation success. The Talent Manager provides vital expertise and innovation in recruitment and staff development, functioning as a valued partner to hiring managers, supervisors and staff. They manage confidential and sensitive information, have an awareness of California’s unique HR requirements, are highly organized and will be involved in execution of a variety of talent development programs throughout the chapter.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Talent Manager serves as central hub of recruiting activity. Collaborates across functions to build and implement effective, proactive, and efficient recruitment strategies and processes to address immediate talent needs in the chapter. Primary responsibilities include:
Assists in developing targeted recruiting plans for a variety of positions (in 10 unique job categories), employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as proposing new, innovative ideas.
Partners with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and outreach plans, may source and evaluate candidates, and interview candidates as appropriate.
Builds networks to find a diverse pool of qualified passive candidates through industry contacts, association memberships, groups and employees.
Provides learning opportunities and coaching on recruiting best practices.
Manages process and documentation requirements of recruitments, new hires, career progressions and annual merit reviews.
May facilitate new hire orientation and other staff development events.
Assist in coordination and planning process of annual talent review.
Coordinates with the World Office (WO) People/HR organization in areas such as benefits and payroll to provide needed and varying support for California staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
Supports recruitment initiatives in California through proactive outreach, sourcing, interviewing.
Consults with hiring managers on the unique needs of the program and position.
Successfully leverages social media tools used in recruiting including LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion in the hiring process.
Committed to finding unique and innovative ways to propel our employer brand.
May facilitate professional development and learning events.
Responsible for maintaining and handling highly sensitive, confidential employee data.
Responds to inquiries from staff which may be routine to fairly complex in nature.
Special projects and other assistance as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 5 years related work experience or equivalent combination.
Experience coordinating and leading projects.
Experience responding to HR related questions and problems from employees/management.
Experience constructing and producing reports and presentations.
Experience working with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field.
Professional HR Certification a plus.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience working with PeopleSoft.
Experience recruiting a variety of disciplines.
Strong command of data and analytics.
Understanding of California HR concepts, processes, and services.
Experience managing an HR process and/or project.
Ability to partner with a wide variety of clients and stakeholders.
Passionate advocate for a positive candidate and new hire experience.
Creative thinker; looks for innovative solutions to challenges.
Excellent communication skills: ability to present complex information in an easy to understand, non-technical format.
Facilitation or teaching experience.
Knowledge of social media platforms used in recruiting; LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter.
Ability to work on remote teams in a matrixed organization.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 46410, submit resume and cover letter, both required, using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 2, 2018.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide 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 men and women 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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