Summary:
The Human Resource Representative will lead the routine functions of the Human Resources
(HR) department, including talent acquisition; position management, classification & pay;
employee and labor relations; employee development & training; benefits administration;
personnel security & background checks; equal employment opportunity; as well as the full
range of related clerical and administrative tasks associated with the management of personnel
records and reports.

Essential Functions:
• Human Resources Processes (40%)
o Onboarding
▪ Schedules and conducts interviews and new hire orientations
▪ Updates maintain and generate new hire packets (in the onboarding
portal, currently in Bambee, and via paper) in compliance with current
state and federal laws and in light of frequently changing forms and
regulations.
▪ Processes all new hire documentation in compliance with state and
federal laws for payroll, records, and data management purposes
▪ Facilitates the IT, Operations, Marketing, and Website email request for
each new hire, communicating effectively the IT needs and setup
▪ Strategizes and plans individual and group hires for efficiency.
o Separations
▪ Schedules separation appointments and processes all necessary
documentation, and sends communications to various departments (IT, Website, Marketing Specialist, etc.) regarding employees ending
employment.
▪ Calculates and cuts a final check so it is ready for employees’ last day.
▪ Presents employee with a final check
▪ Terminates employee in the payroll system and archive paper personnel
file
▪ Handles employee separation and exit interviews in per the employee
handbook and organizational policy
o Employee Relations
▪ Leads initial, front-line, and employee relations issues and accurately
discerns which problems need escalating.
▪ Maintains confidentially regarding all employee concerns with tact,
diplomacy, and strategic business acumen
▪ Creates and leads employee recognition program
o Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
▪ In partnership with the Senior Leadership, oversee and implement
organization-wide efforts involving EDI and cultural competency.
▪ Assist in identifying ways to intentionally reduce employee barriers to fair
treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement within Nature
Collective.
▪ Examine all Nature Collective policies, procedures, documents, and
functions with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens; recommend changes
to create an even more inclusive and welcoming organization for all.
▪ Provides leadership in creating an inclusive culture, including arranging or
leading training
o Performance Evaluations
▪ Works with directors to provide timely and constructive performance
evaluations on time (30-day, 6-month, annual).
o Leaves Coordination
▪ Coordinates leaves of all types (personal leave, Family Medical Leave,
Pregnancy Disability Leave, California Family Rights Act leave, Worker’s
Compensation leave, etc.)
▪ Calculates eligibility for leave and tracks types of leave usage for each
absence
▪ Obtains all required medical certifications and sends appropriate
correspondence, designation notices, etc.
▪ Coordination and tracking of ergonomic evaluations and
accommodations, apprising program directors and operations director
during each process step
• Talent Acquisition (25%).
o Recruitments
▪ Drives full-cycle recruitment process, from creating job descriptions to
applicants accepting an offer.
▪ Oversees the applicant tracking system
▪ Partners with directors regarding the recruitment process, educating,
leading, and guiding them in strategy and procedure
▪ Trains directors regarding best practices in employment (fair hiring
practices, state and federal laws, etc.).
▪ Crafts accurate, position-based job descriptions and reviews and edits
current job descriptions for consistency
▪ Posts, markets, and removes positions.
▪ Prescreens candidates as necessary for recruitments (adjuncts, staff,
faculty, etc.).
▪ Schedules, coordinates, and helps facilitate Interviews.
▪ Coordinates, schedules, and manages candidate visits
▪ Crafts accurate and customized offers for final candidates, managing
their status
▪ Initiates background and reference checks for each candidate that
accepts an offer, updating candidates and directors regarding results and
logs results.

Administrative Functions (25%)
o Oversees and maintains the HRIS, connecting with provider
representatives to solve issues
o Monitors employment law updates and notifies the leadership team of
needed changes to policies, procedures, etc., to remain compliant.
o Process check requests for bills and invoices for Human Resources
o Receive, process, and submit employment verifications promptly.
o Provide data reporting metrics to management as needed.
o Filing, both paper and electronic (items for personnel files,
reimbursements for HR-run events, bills for HR-related items such as
EDD payments, etc.)
o Manages compensation and benefits, including open enrollment,
communicating with the liaison at the insurance company as needed.
• Payroll Administration (10%)
o Processes semi-monthly payroll
o In partnership with the Accountant and Paychex, ensures W2s and 1099s are
provided annually from creation to distribution.
o Calculates eligibility for sick, vacation, and personal time and tracks types of
leave usage
o Communicates with the liaison at the payroll company as needed

Responsibilities:
• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human
resource and talent strategy, particularly concerning current and future talent needs,
recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to the leadership team and other staff when complex,
specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may require administering and
executing routine tasks in delicate circumstances, such as providing reasonable
accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing,
and hiring qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and
professional roles; collaborates with departmental directors to understand skills and
competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive
base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top
talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide employees with
internal development opportunities.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
and recommended best practices; reviews policies and procedures to maintain
compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new
technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Maintains the employee handbook and other policies (e.g., child protection, COVID-19,
safety, etc.)
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent
management systems (e.g., Bambee, Paychex)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and complete confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Outstanding time management skills to frequently meet unwavering deadlines on time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Required Qualifications
• Must be able to pass a live scan background check
• Nature Collective requires employees to be vaccinated (with boosters) as a
condition of employment, subject to accommodation obligations.
• Must have an affinity to Nature Collective’s mission and vision.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, highly desired
• Proficient knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) management,
Bambee, and Paychex preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state payroll and labor laws
Physical demands:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry 15 pounds at times (with or without assistance).
• Must be able to access and navigate the organization’s facilities.
• This position requires long periods of sitting, standing, walking, keying, and hand/eye
coordination for keyboard data entry and viewing data on a computer monitor.

Benefits & Features
Salary: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour
This is a part-time, nonexempt position with 20 hours per week. Schedule typically Monday,
Wednesday, Friday. Possibility of a hybrid work option after the completion of the probationary
period.

Visit NatureCollective.org/Careers to submit an application, a cover letter, and resume. Applications will be accepted through January 30, 2023. Interviews will be scheduled the weeks of February 6 & 13, 2023.

About Nature Collective
Founded in 1987, Nature Collective is a conservation and environmental education nonprofit leader in San Diego County. Nature Collective works to restore habitats to provide healthier waters and greater wildlife
diversity and educate current and future generations to become aware of, appreciate, and act to protect
the natural environments surrounding them. We think inclusively and diversely when serving our
audiences and envision a world where everyone connects with, experiences, and protects nature. Our
work spans San Diego County, with a long-term commitment to the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
and the Escondido Creek watershed.