Operations: Full-Time, Exempt

We exist to experience and share the love of Jesus

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources Generalist is collaborative and partners with all levels of staff with a heart of stewardship through staffing, administering pay, benefits, leave, and contributing to and communicating employment policies and practices. They are a trusted resource to staff, lead with optimism, and have a healthy mix of passion for tasks and people.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, and function independently and efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, possess a high level of initiative, and follow through.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes. Knowledge of dual status roles of pastors a plus.
• Proficiency in (or aptitude to become proficient in) HRIS systems such as Paycom

DUTIES

• Partner with Accounting and Finance staff to process payroll including 403b contributions and general ledger.
• Manage the HR transactions within the HRIS that impact payroll including pay changes, job changes, deductions, etc., ensuring data integrity.
• Partner with Finance to administer compensation program including participating in compensation surveys and compensation analysis.
• Contribute to, recommend, and communicate policies and programs to ensure equitable treatment of staff members in the areas of employment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
• Manage all employment paperwork and reporting, including new hire and employee change paperwork, compliance reporting, and maintain employee files.
• Partner with Finance and Benefit Broker to administer and communicate all employee benefit programs and maintain compliance.
• Manage all hiring functions, including managing job descriptions, hands-on recruitment, prescreening, and interviewing, administering candidate testing, onboarding and orientation, and training/mentoring department heads in recruiting activities.
• Foster healthy working relationships with employees, build trust, and conduct employee relations counseling.
• Partner with Sr. Director of Finance and Operations to identify staff training needs, development, and training plans.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to payroll, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance management; and safety.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, staff, and supervisors.
• Partner with supervisors to manage performance, conduct termination notifications, and investigations.
• Manage termination and exit processes, including exit interviewing.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

• Administration
• Service

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM or HRCI).
• At least one year of hands-on human resource management experience preferred.
• Professional experience working for a large church or nonprofit preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Intentionally embrace the Staff Values by operating In Humility (Philippians 2:3-8), On Mission (Matthew 28:18-20), and With Each Other (Hebrews 10:19-25).
• Bent Tree member or willing to become one as a condition of employment
• Active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Report to: Sr. Director of Finance and Operations
• Work with: All Staff

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting up to 15 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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be asked to bend and kneel. Vision (with or without accommodations) is required to correctly identify color, clarity, contrast, and depth perception.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Through the generous giving of our donors, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship offers an industry competitive compensation package including Benefits, Paid Time Off, and a starting annual salary of $55,000.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Bent Tree Bible Fellowship is a religious organization and reserves the right to discriminate based on the basis of religion.