HR Generalist

Position Summary:  

REPORTS TO: Director of People Operations 

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, exempt 

LOCATION: Headquarters office, Kansas City, Missouri 

Organizational Profile: 

Are you a compassionate, faith-driven HR professional eager to use your skills to support a mission that transforms the lives of children and families? The Global Orphan Project (GO Project) is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Kansas City, MO. We’re a Christian nonprofit ministry dedicated to breaking the orphan cycle through community, commerce, and the love of Jesus Christ. In this vital role, you’ll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and leadership team to foster a faith-centered, inclusive workplace, streamline HR processes, and support our mission to serve vulnerable children and families worldwide. 

How Colleagues Describe You: 

• Faith-Driven Team Member: Your Christian faith guides your work, inspiring you to build a workplace rooted in integrity, compassion, and alignment with GO Project’s mission. 
• Organized & Empathetic: You excel at managing HR processes with precision while showing care and support for employees at all levels. 
• Collaborative & Adaptable: You thrive in a team-oriented environment, partnering across departments to support organizational goals and employee well-being. 
• Tech-Savvy & Innovative: You leverage HR technology and data to enhance efficiency and improve the employee experience. 
• Ethical & Detail-Oriented: You prioritize compliance, confidentiality, and accuracy, ensuring HR practices reflect our commitment to ethical stewardship. 

What You’ll Do: 

As the HR Generalist at GO Project, you’ll play a key role in supporting our employees and fostering a workplace culture that reflects our faith-based mission. You’ll handle a wide range of HR functions, from recruitment to employee relations, while leveraging technology to streamline processes and drive mission-aligned outcomes. 

Human Resources Operations: 

• With the HR team, manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and employee record management, ensuring a seamless and positive experience. 
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k), collaborating with brokers to ensure competitive and cost-effective offerings. 
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, using HRIS systems to track data and generate reports for leadership. 
• Cross-train to process payroll accurately and on time, coordinating with the finance team to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. 

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: 

Partner with department leads and internal recruiter to develop job descriptions, post openings, and source diverse, mission-aligned talent. 

Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist as needed for recruiting functions. 

Partner with HR Director on Compensation strategy, planning and execution. 

Employee Relations:  

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. 
• Address employee relations issues with empathy and fairness, mediating conflicts and ensuring alignment with organizational policies and values. 
• Support the Talent Engagement Specialists on employee engagement initiatives, such as recognition programs and team-building activities, to strengthen our mission-driven culture. 

Compliance & Policy Management: 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including FMLA, ADA, and EEOC regulations, maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures. 
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies that reflect our Christian values and promote a safe, equitable workplace. 
• Conduct regular audits of HR processes to ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to nonprofit regulations. 

Technology & Process Improvement: 

• Leverage HR technology (e.g., HRIS, applicant tracking systems) to streamline processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance employee self-service capabilities. 
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, championing innovative solutions to support a growing, mission-focused organization. 

Reporting: 

• Compile standard and ad-hoc reports. This includes reports for headcount, turnover, compensation and other key HR metrics.  
• Create and maintain HR Dashboards for key leaders. 

Other Duties: 

• Attend team and office meetings in person as requested.  
• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications: 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; 3 years of HR generalist or equivalent experience. 
• Faith Alignment: Demonstrated commitment to Christian faith and values, with a passion for applying these principles to HR practices and workplace culture. 
• HR Expertise: Knowledge of HR functions, including recruitment, benefits administration, payroll, and employee relations, with familiarity in compliance requirements. 
• Technology Proficiency: Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Paycom, Paycor, BambooHR) and Microsoft Office Suite for data management and reporting. 
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and handle sensitive matters with discretion. 
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Certification: PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification. 
• Nonprofit Experience: 2 years in HR within a nonprofit setting, with experience supporting faith-based organizations. 
• Technology Innovation: Familiarity with HR tools, such as applicant tracking, payroll systems or data analytics platforms, to enhance HR efficiency. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with finance, operations, and leadership teams to support organizational goals. 

Physical Requirements: 

This role is primarily sedentary, with occasional requirements to lift materials up to 15 pounds, such as office supplies or event materials. Minimal local travel may be required for recruitment events or meetings. 

Why Join Us? 

At The Global Orphan Project, you’ll work alongside a passionate, faith-driven team committed to excellence, innovation, and impact. We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time roles (30 hours/week), including health, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO. Join us to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually while building a workplace that uplifts communities and transforms lives. 

The above description is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather a focused list of priorities. Success provides the opportunity to not only build a career but also bring much-needed support and care to local children and families in crisis across the United States. Successful candidates, like all GO Project LLC employees, are expected to live and work consistent with GO’s vision, mission, and values. 

GO Project offers a competitive benefits package for full-time positions (30 hours per week) including health, dental, vision and employer paid life insurance, retirement savings and generous PTO plan and a highly competitive, market-indexed compensation when compared to similar non-profit roles. Compensation is commensurate with relevant skills and experience.  

The Global Orphan Project is a 501c3 nonprofit located at 3161 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64111. 

GO Project associates are at-will employees. 

www.goproject.org