Human Resources Director

JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Director oversees all aspects of Human Resources management for Chase Oaks Church. This role is responsible for defining, developing, and implementing human resources initiatives while maintaining legal compliance and best practices.  We are seeking a hands-on, experienced leader who has the proven ability to manage a broad range of daily Human Resources functions through adaptability and collaboration, all while supporting a culture of celebration and fun! This position reports to the Executive Pastor of Ministries and Operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees hiring in conjunction with the Chief of Staff, which includes making recommendations regarding staffing needs, recruiting a diverse candidate pool, and managing all steps of the hiring process
• Builds healthy work relationships with employees through a culture of respect and trust; able to listen well, manage challenging situations, and provide a safe place for people to voice concerns
• Prepares employee communications, including offer and change letters
• Ensures HRIS data integrity by partnering with the Accountant to manage HRIS transactions impacting payroll, new hires, staff updates and changes
• Oversees the Payroll Process by partnering with the Accountant to process payroll and related financial transfers
• Collaborates with the Financial Director and Executive Pastor of Ministries and Operations in salary administration, including new hire and year-end compensation recommendations and  guidance on industry salary standards
• Coordinates employee benefits administration: annually works with broker to solicit bids from medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance providers; reviews proposals and presents options to the HR Team for final decision
• Oversees Workers Compensation claims
• Works with the background check service provider on reporting and processing issues for Chase Oaks Church
• Collaborates with the Chief of Staff to resolve employee concerns and disciplinary matters to improve employee job satisfaction
• Generates and manages 90 Day, Monthly 1:1 and Annual performance reviews along with terminations and exit interviews
• Maintains accurate employee records and ensures compliance with company policies and legal requirements; maintains the Chase Oaks Employee Handbook
• Makes recommendations regarding HR policies and procedures to ensure equitable treatment in the areas of employment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations
• Monitors and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; prepares and submits the annual EEO Data Collection Report

The statements contained in the document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. Employees will be required at times to follow other job-related duties as called upon by their supervisor.

JOB PROFILE:

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent, demonstrated organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Proven ability to take initiative and independently complete tasks to meet deadlines
• Experience coordinating and leading projects
• Strong ability to handle and maintain sensitive/confidential information with empathy, tact, diplomacy, and discretion
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; flexibility and ability to work as a team player with a variety of people; customer-service focus when interacting with staff
• Strong working knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
• Strong working knowledge of talent management and benefits administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems
• Ability to effectively address and problem-solve HR issues in a manner consistent with organizational policies as well as state and federal law

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required
• At least five years hands-on human resource management experience preferred
• Professional HR certification a plus (SHRM or HRCI)
• Experience working for a large church or non-profit a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to speak effectively and understandably on the phone. The ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries regarding Chase Oaks ministries is also required.  High attention to customer service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting 5-10 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may be asked to bend and kneel.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications for employment at Chase Oaks Church requires being a Christ-follower—whose work history and lifestyle shows a consistency to adhering to the scriptural principles of the Bible—and agreeing with the Purpose, Strategy, and DNA statements of Chase Oaks. We request that each staff member be “All – In” and be committed to the local body of Christ at Chase Oaks Church in the areas of worship, groups, service and giving.

CHASE OAKS CHURCH DNA

• Jesus Sets Our Tone.
• We're All In The Same Boat.
• We Are Here For Good.
• This Is Not Our Party.
• We Don't Go It Alone.
• We Are Not Set In Our Ways.
• We See Beauty In Diversity.
• Our Best Days Are Ahead Of Us.
• We Don't Sweat The Small Stuff.

CHASE OAKS CHURCH STAFF VALUES

• We cultivate because we believe in the good that is to come.

• We collaborate because we are better together.

• We celebrate because we can.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Character - Being above reproach
• Self-Leadership - Practicing rhythms that allow personal flourishing
• Drive - Relentlessly pursing excellence based on one's unique purpose, values, strengths, and passions
• Judgment - Demonstrating wisdom in action
• Influence - Impacting how other people think and act