Assistant Manager - Human Resources, NCIS

What We Can Achieve Together

The Assistant Manager, Human Resources for NCIS plays a critical role in advancing both People Team and NCIS Business Unit (BU) priorities. Reporting to and supporting the HR Associate Director, NCIS, the HRG is responsible for executing key HR programs and initiatives that support the attraction, development, deployment, and effective management of the workforce.

The Assistant Manager, Human Resources is responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining HR systems, programs, tools, procedures, and plans aligned according to HR policies. They will provide guidance and support to staff at all levels of the BU, on various HR matters across the employee lifecycle. Job duties will vary; some tasks are routine and administrative while other responsibilities may be complex. They will collaborate with the HR Associate Director, NCIS and members of the Asia Pacific HR team to disseminate relevant HR communications and deliver high-quality HR services for the NCIS BU.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Primary contact for general HR inquiries, providing the necessary support.
• Builds and maintains strong, collaborative, and consultative relationships with the NCIS BU staff, the AP HR team and across the People Team.
• Collaborate with various People Team partners to enhance service delivery, drive change, and streamline processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of pertinent information with the NCIS BU staff.
• Assist HR Associate Director, NCIS in communicating People Team policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring alignment with organizations standards and country requirements.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports HR data (e.g., headcount, turnover, compliance metrics) to identify trends, support workforce decisions, and inform HR and business leaders.
• Develops, implements, and maintains HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, consistency, and fair employee practices; advises managers and employees on policy interpretation and application.
• Closely partnering with AP HR Operations Shared Services team to process HR transactions in Workday ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Serves as a Workday subject matter expert coaching employees and managers on business processes, ensuring data integrity, and supporting ongoing system improvements.
• In close collaboration with the Regional Recruiter and the HR Associate Director, NCIS, manages full cycle recruitments, including job posting, resume screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Ensures a consistent and welcoming onboarding and offboarding process across NCIS BU in close collaboration with the BUs’ Operations Teams and People Team.
• Supports the annual Performance Partnership Process by providing guidance to staff on all phases of the cycle and assists the HR Associate Director in managing the end-to-end process.
• Coordinates training and workshops, communications, and follow-up. May facilitate sessions as needed.
• Lead Employee Engagement activities within the BU.
• Develops, implements, and maintains HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, consistency, and fair employee practices; advises managers and employees on policy interpretation and application.
  
  

We’re Looking For You

Are you looking for work you can believe in? Here, 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. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 5 years related work experience in area(s) of specialization or equivalent combination.
• 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.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication, active listening, and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Advanced understanding of fundamental HR concepts, processes, and services.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability and comfort developing trusting relationships with diverse people and cultures.
• Proven ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience.
• Multilingual skills.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
• Ability to travel.
  
  

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 competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports 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.

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 [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.