Regional Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to directors and regional teams to align HR initiatives with conservation goals
• Manage HR operations across the Americas, including onboarding, offboarding, and HRIS management
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations in the U.S., Latin America, and Canada
• Promote an inclusive, mission-driven workplace culture and provide guidance on employee relations
• Oversee regional benefits administration, payroll coordination, and compensation structures
• Partner with hiring managers to recruit diverse talent and support workforce planning
• Facilitate cross-cultural communication between global HQ and regional field teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a non-profit or NGO environment
• Proven experience supporting multi-country teams across the Americas
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR practices in the U.S. and Latin America
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal)
• Legal work authorization in the United States or Costa Rica

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in conservation, environmental, or international development sectors
• SHRM certification or a relevant Master's degree
• Experience supporting field-based or remote teams in challenging environments
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time to support organizational needs

About the Company

Panthera is the only organization in the world devoted exclusively to the conservation of the world’s 40 wild cat species and their ecosystems. Utilizing the expertise of the world’s premier cat biologists, Panthera develops and implements global strategies for the most imperiled species through partnerships with local communities, governments, and scientific institutions.