What We Can Achieve Together:
The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, provides full-service recruitment processes for our WUSCAN Division; Western US and Canada; supporting the full vertical of hiring needs from entry level to senior level roles (Manager-Director level). This position will include developing a pipeline of potential talent, networking and building partnerships. This person will provide guidance and support to hiring managers and manage the recruitment database. They will recruit and hire id-level positions in the Division, as well as coordinate with the Executive Recruiters on executive level positions. The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will be a member of the Talent Acquisition team, and an integral part of the WUSCAN team working to create a positive experience for all candidates and fulfill the recruiting needs across The Nature Conservancy.
We’re Looking for You:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and support our mission by finding the next great talent to help us save our planet.
The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is a partner and subject matter expert for hiring managers and is responsible for supporting and managing all aspects of the recruitment process for the Western US and Canada Teams including the smooth transition to the on-boarding process. They will bring innovative ideas to build and implement effective, proactive, and efficient recruitment strategies and processes to address the talent for all non-term-limited mid-level positions. This includes activities such as reviewing job postings and creating candidate profiles, using the HR Recruitment process and system to post jobs, update applicant status, communication with applicants, conducting pre-screening and phone interviews, networking with associations, and providing guidance and information to hiring managers and Operations staff. They will build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities and ensure a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers. They will work to ensure that the WUSCAN Division talent goals and strategies are achieved, and best practices are followed.
This is a remote role BUT candidates are to be located in: Colorado, Washington, Montana, Oregon and in : Alberta or Ontario Canada.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 7 years recruiting work experience or equivalent combination (including HR concepts, processes, and services).
Experience Recruiting for leadership roles; Manager and above.
Experience working with and reporting out to Director & VP level clients.
Experience in sourcing, including candidate identification, research, outreach, or candidate development.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: database management and spreadsheet software; constructing and producing reports; data input, manipulation and analysis.
Experience managing confidential documents and retention processes.
Experience communicating and developing relationships with a broad range of audiences including experience working with or recruiting for global teams.
Experience with prioritizing and organizing work while attending to details.
Experience working with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Experience working with applicant tracking systems; Workday experience a plus.
Experience working in a start-up like environment, and assisting to create processes and/or the experience of rolling out a new process/project a plus.
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $88,000 – $110,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
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 a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of 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.
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.
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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.
