HR & Talent Acquisition Generalist

Location:Open to applicants based in any of these TNC's core countries in Latin America : Argentina, Brazil, Belize, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Perú

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Human Resources Generalist for Latin America plays a critical role in advancing the People Team’s priorities by supporting the HR Director, LAR, HR Business Partner, HR Generalists, and Talent Acquisition teams. This role helps implement and execute key people programs that are essential to attracting, developing, deploying, and managing a geographically dispersed workforce across the Latin America region.

We’re Looking for You:

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Specialist for Latin America, the Human Resources Generalist (HRG) provides comprehensive HR support across the nine countries and 10 Business Units where TNC operates in Latin America. The role works in close partnership with global People teams (including Benefits, Employee Relations, Payroll, and others) and key regional stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality HR services for LAR staff and Business Units.

The HR Generalist is responsible for administering and maintaining HR systems, programs, procedures, and plans in alignment with organizational policies, regional practices, and local labor legislation. This role also serves as an advisor and point of contact for employees and supervisors at all levels on a wide range of HR-related matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

HR Systems, Data & Reporting

• Serve as Workday regional expert and backup, acting as the primary point of contact for system-related questions and issues.

• Track system incidents, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate best practices and updates to stakeholders.

• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and analysis in Workday as required by management and approved by HR leadership.

Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory

• Build and maintain strong relationships with People Team stakeholders and regional partners to improve service delivery, influence change, and streamline HR processes.

• Provide consultation on job descriptions, grade levels, and compensation targets, ensuring alignment with TNC policies and local legislation.

• Stay current on internal HR policies and local employment laws, ensuring guidance and practices remain compliant.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Support

• Support supervisors with the review and development of job descriptions, aligned with TNC frameworks and local labor requirements.

• Provide ongoing support to the Talent Acquisition Specialist, including:

  • Follow‑up with hiring managers and interview panels

  • Identifying outreach channels and collaborating with partner organizations to promote vacancies

  • Preparing recruitment materials (e.g., infographics, presentations)

• Supporting recruitment-related training for staff

• Assisting with candidate screening and offer letter processes

• Manage contracts and invoices related to external recruitment and HR service providers.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Ensure a consistent, welcoming, and compliant onboarding experience across the region in coordination with supervisors and Operations teams.

• Facilitate HR onboarding sessions for new hires, covering policies, benefits, and regional HR processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years HR related work experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience supporting HR operations across multiple countries, including handling and resolving employee and manager HR inquiries related to local labor laws, policies, and practices in a timely and professional manner (preferably within Latin America).

• Advanced analytical skills with experience using Excel and HR systems (preferably Workday) to manage data, reports, and support HR operations.

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese (written and verbal)

• Advanced conversational English required, including the ability to: Participate actively in meetings and communicate with global HR teams and stakeholders.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced regional environment.

• Culturally aware professional with the ability to work effectively across countries and organizational contexts.

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 applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.