Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Panthera Corporation is dedicated to the conservation of the world’s wild cat species and their ecosystems. They are seeking a passionate and experienced Regional Human Resources Manager for the Americas to deliver strategic HR support, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure compliance across multiple countries.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic HR partner to directors and regional teams supporting conservation programs
- Align HR initiatives with the organization’s mission, values, and long-term conservation goals
- Support leaders in building engaged, high-performing teams across diverse environments, including field operations
- Promote a mission-driven, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters with sensitivity to cultural and regional differences
- Lead initiatives that support employee well-being, engagement, and retention
- Handle employee coaching, conflict resolution, and performance-related matters
- Coordinate professional development opportunities
- Ensure organizational compliance with all local, state and country employment requirements, including annual training courses
- Manage HR operations across the Americas, including onboarding, offboarding, and HR systems
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations in the U.S., Latin America, Canada, and other regional jurisdictions
- Maintain handbook and adapt HR policies for global consistency with local relevance
- Maintain compliance with all legal requirements and HR best practices, with a proactive eye on reducing organizational risk
- Own and manage HR information system (HRIS), including data integrity, reporting, and system enhancements
- Partner with hiring managers to recruit diverse talent aligned with conservation values
- Support workforce planning for programmatic and field-based roles
- Implement learning and development initiatives to strengthen leadership and technical capabilities
- Oversee Regions benefits administration & payroll, including annual open enrollment, leave management, and retirement plans
- Assist in developing equitable and competitive compensation structures within a non-profit framework
- Manage benefits programs appropriate for multi-country staff
- Support grant-funded staffing structures and ensure compliance with donor requirements where applicable
- Partners with operations staff to ensure payroll and other benefits are processed in a timely and accurate manner
- Act as a key liaison between global HQ and regional teams
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across multiple countries and cultures
- Support change management initiatives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a non-profit, NGO, or mission-driven environment
- Experience supporting multi-country teams across the Americas
- Knowledge of employment laws and HR practices in the U.S. and Latin America
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing, in professional and business environments
- Applicants need to have legal work authorization in United States or Costa Rica
- Experience working in conservation, environmental, or international development organizations
- SHRM or other HR certification and/or a relevant degree a plus
- Experience supporting field-based or remote teams in challenging environments
- Strong work ethic coupled with enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work
- High degree of professionalism and integrity; the ability to manage difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time to support business needs, including meetings and organizational events
Benefits
- Regions benefits administration & payroll, including annual open enrollment, leave management, and retirement plans
- Manage benefits programs appropriate for multi-country staff
- Support grant-funded staffing structures and ensure compliance with donor requirements where applicable
- Partners with operations staff to ensure payroll and other benefits are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
Company Overview
Founded in 2006, Panthera is devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in New York, New York, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.panthera.org.