Job Type

Full-time
Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Description: Human Resource Manager
Department: Department of Administration
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Direct Reports: Office Manager, Human Resource Generalist, Compliance & Human Resource Associate
FLSA Status : Exempt
Location: Main Campus
Prepared by: Human Resources
Prepared date: January 17, 2024
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Eastern Star Church ministry is evangelism and discipleship. We are committed to the great commission instituted by Jesus Christ that is to nurture and save souls. (Matthew 28:18-20). Everything we have done is to live out this vision that the Lord has given to our church family. From adding ministries to staffing, from building facilities to adding programs, from stewardship to membership, it has all been for the purpose of being obedient to the commission of Christ.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION
This position will directly support the Executive Administrator and serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies, and helping resolve work-related matters. The HR Manager will lead efforts that maintain and enhance the church's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resource policies, programs, and practices.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise managers on organizational policy matters.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of direct staff.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of competitive pay and benefit structure.
• Negotiate group health coverage rates with insurers and coordinate activities with retirement advisors.
• Manage open enrollment, qualifying event changes, and claims.
• Develop and manage annual budget for Human Resource Department. Monitors budget on a weekly/monthly basis to ensure compliance with objectives.
• Understand and implement policies and practices to support labor and employment laws.
• Ensure that we operate in compliance to avoid complaints based on unfair employment practices, unsafe working conditions and general dissatisfaction with working conditions.
• Be well-versed on federal and state employment laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and many other rules and regulations.
• Work to strengthen the employer-employee relationship through measuring job satisfaction, employee engagement and resolving workplace conflict.
• Assist supervisors in developing performance management tools to maximize employee strengths and weaken areas for improvement.
• Provide employees with the tools necessary for their success which may include extensive orientation training, leadership training, and lunch and learn series, professional development, tuition assistance programs, etc.
• Assist supervisors in developing performance management tools to maximize employee strengths and areas for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS and IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 7 - 10 years of human resource management experience required.
• 7 - 10 years proven leadership of one's self and leading a team required.
• SHRM-CP or PHR a plus.
• Experience with Paylocity HRIS is preferred.

DESIRED RELATIONAL SKILLS

• A mature walk with Christ, evidenced by a strong and well-articulated testimony, personal spiritual discipline, consistency in public and in private, a commitment to moral purity, healthy relationships with others, and healthy relationships with spouse and family (if married).
• Ability to think critically, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusion or approaches to problems; organize, plan and prioritize work, and manage time while orienting on details with an innate ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment while being flexible.
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with administration, supervisor, staff, volunteers, the congregation, and the community. This includes:
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before small and large groups.
• Ability to effectively read, interpret, and present information to top management, the congregation, volunteers, and the community.

• Knowledge of word processing, desktop publishing, and spreadsheets. Ability to operate personal computer, calculator, copy and fax machines, etc. Ability to work in basic math functions and calculate amounts, sizes or other measurements. This includes core concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the church's various campuses.

Salary Description

$75,000-$80,000