Human Resources Generalist à United States

Location: Remote/Canada

Position details: Full-time permanent

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Human Resources Coordinator to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.

Position Summary

The Human Resources (HR) Coordinator role is responsible for providing administrative support to NCC’s Human Resources department. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, the HR Coordinator is the first point of contact for employees with Human Resources questions and concerns and is responsible for ensuring that all questions raised are either immediately resolved or are forwarded to the appropriate colleague for a response.

Key Responsibilities

• Support employees, and compliance regarding HR-related questions or concerns, including benefits, payroll, HR policies, and general inquiries.
• Prepare employment letters, contracts, and documentation for new hires and internal changes
• Support payroll processes by ensuring timely submission of employee data and changes
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality
• Assist with internal communications and HR-related announcements
• Provide additional support to employees, particularly during periods of extended absence (parental/ maternity/ disability/ accommodations)
• Provides administrative support for departmental expense management
• Coordinating bi-weekly team meetings and their agendas
• Assist with identifying ongoing improvement and streamlining opportunities of HR systems, processes, and workflows.
• Partners with Talent Management and Onboarding
• Support on other HR initiatives and special project
• Supports service award milestone program
• Communicates NCC employee offerings to employees
  
  

Position Requirements

• Ability to speak/read/write French is a requirement
• College Diploma in human resources, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in Human Resources department
• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Solid customer service orientation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Problem solving skills – good understanding as to what issues need to be elevated.
• Technical competency with HRIS systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) with emphasis on MS Excel (intermediate level).
• Diplomacy and confidentiality in dealing with situations of a sensitive nature
  
  

Application Deadline

August 1, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca .