What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at St. Andrew Methodist Church?
Mission Statement: Calling the Christian-ish to Become Passionate Servants of Jesus Christ
At St. Andrew, we are a community of people seeking to live more like Jesus every day and to learn in deeper ways what it means to follow his teachings, live in community, and serve the world.
Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Assistant will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Office. This role supports human resource strategies including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, performance management, and employee engagement, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and employment laws. The HR Assistant promotes a culture of care, professionalism, and mission alignment and is a partner in ministry helping to fulfill the mission and vision of St. Andrew Methodist Church.
Essential Functions
Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 403(b)
- Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- St. Andrew Preschool Tuition Discount
- 36.5 hour work week, remote work on Fridays
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Assist with the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, screening candidates, coordinating interviews and tracking applicant status
- Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process
- Coordinate pre-hire activities by working with IT, Facilities, and hiring managers to ensure readiness
- Conduct background checks, verify employee eligibility, schedule first-day activities and assist with onboarding tasks
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Review timecards, prepare payroll and submit for review; assist employees with payroll-related questions
- Assist with benefits enrollment, respond to employee inquiries, and process benefits changes
- Review monthly benefits invoicing and submit for approval
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Support the annual performance review process
- Assist with planning and execution of employee engagement events, including logistics, communications, and follow-up surveys
- Participate in the Staff Development Team to support initiatives that build community and morale
HR Operations & Compliance
- Monitor the HR and Resume Inboxes daily
- Respond to employment verification requests and PSLF requests
- Maintain accurate and organized employee records and HR data systems
- Support annual audit requests and ensure HR documentation meets compliance standards
- Stay current with changes in employment law, HR trends, and regulatory requirements
- Represent HR positively across the church, interacting with staff, visitors, and congregation
- Attend staff chapel and team meetings as required
Competencies
- Microsoft Office, intermediate Excel skills
- Ministry Platform
- Paycom
- Confidentiality
- Organized
- Flexible
Required Education and Experience
- Associate degree or higher
- 2 years of HR experience
- Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a non-exempt full-time position at 36.5 hours per week. Work hours are Monday – Thursday in the office, 8:30-5:00 and Friday remote, 8:30-1:00. Occasional Sunday work is required around large events.
Learn more at: www.standrewmethodist.org