Jónathan G.

About Jónathan G.

As a strategic HR leader, I leverage over a decade of experience and credentials in human resources, workforce analytics, and HR ethics to drive organizational success and enhance the employee experience. I\'ve partnered with employees and leaders at all levels to identify high-need areas and design and implement effective people programs and interventions that align with the mission and values of their organizations.I have a proven track record of delivering results in dynamic, rapidly-expanding environments in diverse industries including finance, education, environmental conservation, and nonprofit. Some of my achievements include increasing retention by 30%, operationalizing and increasing access to Learning & Development opportunities, developing Employee Resource Group guidelines, leading workplace investigations, spearheading digital HRIS transitions, and facilitating comprehensive redesigns of hiring and onboarding processes, leading to positive feedback from >93% of new hires. I am passionate about demonstrating the immense business value of people-centered, forward-thinking strategies and collaborating cross-functionally to create a positive and inclusive work culture, whether in remote, hybrid, or in-person environments.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager, California-hawai\'i-pacific Division

   The Nature Conservancy

   Jan 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Lead all facets of HR service delivery for the California-Hawai‘i-Pacific Division, a large and geographically dispersed client group comprising nearly 400 employees• Manage Divisional HR team, ensuring efficient and industry-leading hiring and recruitment of staff, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, performance management, and employee communications• Lead the review, maintenance, and administration of HR systems, programs, procedures and plans according to organizational HR standards and processes, compliance with statutory regulations, and internal policies• Act as a nimble thought partner to Division Talent Acquisition team and CA COO on compensation reviews and decisions, always maintaining a market-responsive, thoughtful, equitable, and sustainable approach• Steward the Workday Change Network for Hawai’i and Micronesia chapters, relaying critical updates, ensuring employee awareness and readiness, and supporting change management• Co-facilitated Learning Cafés for North America Region staff, driving faithful adherence to TNC’s performance management framework, providing practical, values-aligned guidance to staff• Led the development of CA Chapter’s updated Where We Work and Alternate Work Location policies, ensuring compliance with TNC SOPs, judicious use of funds, and a more consistent, equitable employee experience• Collaborated with Learning & Development on the successful delivery of multiple workshops for Division staff, both in person and virtually, including Managing @ TNC, Highly Effective Teams, and Active Bystander, Active Self, serving 100+ employees• Served as California Chapter People Survey Champion, increasing participation by 12% year-over-year versus 2023 and leading staff report-out calls