POSITION TITLE: PAC Business Partner/Recruitment

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: People and Culture

REPORTS TO: VP of People and Culture

STATUS: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

LOCATION: Washington, DC preferred (hybrid); other states considered: AK, CA, FL, MD, OR, TX, WA, WV or VA

ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY

Ocean Conservancy works to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together with our partners, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced PAC Business Partner to lead recruitment efforts, support employee relations, and enhance the HR function by effectively managing and developing key HR processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead talent acquisition and recruitment strategies, including collaborating with hiring managers, sourcing candidates, and overseeing the selection process.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires and coordinate ongoing training and development programs.
• Manage employee relations by addressing concerns, providing policy guidance, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and HR activity records and generate relevant reports.
• Work closely with leadership to identify staffing needs and develop workforce planning strategies.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local HR regulations, ensuring organizational adherence.
• Lead and optimize HR processes to improve efficiency and enhance the employee experience.
• Conduct HR data analysis to inform strategies and highlight improvement opportunities.
  

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in human resources, with a focus on recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment and talent management processes.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication abilities.
  

COMPENSATION

Ocean Conservancy is committed to equity in its pay practices and posts expected salary ranges for each of its positions. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background. The expected salary range is $72,035 to $105,878. We would welcome the opportunity to connect with potential candidates whose salary requirements may be outside of the expected range.

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ocean Conservancy embraces a hybrid work environment, which allows our staff the flexibility to work virtually and in-person while building strong connections across the institution.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Ocean Conservancy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We encourage applicants who have a diverse level and range of relevant skills and experiences to apply. A 100% match is not required. We want to support employees’ career growth and in return, our employees help Ocean Conservancy grow into a stronger, more inclusive institution.