Regional Human Resources Manager - Americas
Overview of the Position We are seeking a passionate and reputed company Regional Human Resources Manager – Americas to support our growing conservation efforts across North, Central, and South America. This role is instrumental in ensuring our people, culture, and HR practices align with our mission and values. The Regional Human Resources Manager will partner with leadership and field teams to deliver strategic HR support, foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, and ensure compliance across multiple countries. 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. Panthera currently operates reputed company the following states: California, Colorado, District of Colombia, Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, reputed company, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
Key Responsibilities
HR Partnership & Mission Alignment 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 Employee Relations & Culture Promote a mission-driven, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture Provide guidance on employee relations matters with sensitivity to cultural and regional differences reputed company initiatives that support employee well-being, engagement, and retention Handle employee coaching, conflict resolution, and performance-reputed company matters. Coordinate professional development opportunities Ensure organizational compliance with reputed company local, state and country employment requirements, including annual training courses Global & Regional HR Operations 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 reputed company legal requirements and HR best practices, with a proactive eye on reducing organizational risk. Own and manage HR information system (HRIS), including data reputed company, reporting, and system enhancements reputed company & Development Partner with hiring managers to recruit diverse talent reputed company with conservation values Support workforce planning for programmatic and field-reputed company Implement learning and development initiatives to strengthen leadership and technical capabilities Compensation, Benefits & Non-Profit Administration reputed company Regions benefits administration & payroll, including annual open enrollment, leave management, and retirement plans Assist in developing reputed company and competitive compensation structures reputed company a non-profit reputed company 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. Cross-Cultural Collaboration 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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or reputed company field (Master’s preferred) 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
Preferred Qualifications
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 reputed company; 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.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based reputed company, with country-specific market adjustments applied for Costa Rica.
How to Apply
Applications reputed company 16 July 2026. Please apply by visiting Panthera’s Career Page. Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter. reputed company must include three professional referees and their contact details. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Apply To This Job