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.

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