Regional Human Resources Manager – Americas

Reporting to: Chief People Officer

Location: The United States or Costa Rica

Panthera Corporation

Panthera is the only organization in the world that is 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. Representing the most comprehensive effort of its kind, Panthera partners with local and international NGOs, scientific institutions, local communities, governments around the globe, and citizens who want to help ensure a future for wild cats. Panthera Corporation consists of Panthera Corporation- USA and several foreign legal entities and foreign branch offices. For more on Panthera, visit www.panthera.org.

Overview of the Position

We are seeking a passionate and experienced 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 within the following states: California, Colorado, District of Colombia, Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, 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
  • 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

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 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

Talent Acquisition & Development

• • 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

Compensation, Benefits & Non-Profit Administration

• 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.

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 related 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

Required Skills

• • Proficient in English & Spanish communication to support workplace collaboration and business operations
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across cultures and remote teams
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • High level of integrity, empathy, and commitment to mission-driven work
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

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 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, with country-specific market adjustments applied for Costa Rica.

How to Apply

Applications close 16 July 2026. Please apply by visiting Panthera’s Career Page. Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter. CVs must include three professional referees and their contact details.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.