Operations Specialist

What We Can Achieve Together

The Operations Specialist for the Argentina and Southern Andes Business Units coordinates a team that delivers administrative support to TNC staff throughout Argentina and Chile.

The Operations Specialist supervises the operations team, guiding strong service delivery to BU teams and advancing projects based on internal policies and procedures.

They interpret guidelines, analyze information, improve workflow, solve problems, provide recommendations, and deliver targeted training.

The role supports all staff on HR issues, working closely with the Regional HR Manager and HR team, and collaborates with Legal, IT and external accountants and attorneys.

Comfortable with ERP systems and confidential data, the Operations Specialist supports the Director of Finance and Operations to improve processes.

They manage one or more administrative support staff in different countries.

• We're Looking for You
• Strategic vision - identify new opportunities, integrate stakeholders, align business and finance plans, and make assertive decisions in crisis.
• Analytical and holistic view - build a team, facilitate communication, and lead DEI initiatives in line with TNC’s code of conduct.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Follow TNC’s Code of Conduct and Values.
• Develop and coordinate tactics to support strategic priorities and complete day-to-day tasks.
• Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
• Reinforce consistency in policies and provide support in relevant fields.
• Exercise independent judgment to prioritize tasks and solve problems.
• Implement and manage new initiatives to achieve department and organization goals.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Manage projects with multiple variables, set realistic deadlines, and ensure accountability.
• Participate in complex negotiations as needed.
• Administer HR transactions for the Argentina and Southern Andes Business Units in partnership with HR, WO, HROS and local management.
• Support annual HR processes such as merit review and performance partnership.
• Provide new staff with understanding of BU and Region structures and onboarding contacts.
• Team with Finance staff to support annual budget and quarterly forecast preparation.
• Monitor BU staff timesheet completion to mitigate financial risks.
• Manage BU Staff Delegations of Authority in coordination with Legal.
• What You'll Bring
• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating projects.
• Experience working across departments.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Strong organizational skills; accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Supervisory experience including setting objectives, managing performance, and conflict resolution.
• Desired Qualifications
• Multi-lingual skills or multi-cultural experience.
• Non-profit experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Job Family: Operations

Internal Job Code

Salary Grade: 6

Benefits

• Health care benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match.
• Parental leave.
• Accrued paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Other life and work wellbeing benefits.
• Equal Employment Opportunity

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.

Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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