What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Human Resource Ministries position at WorldVenture?
Job Title: Director of Human Resource Ministries
Division: Operations
Department: Human Resource Ministries
Reports To: Vice President of Operations / COO
FLSA Status: Exempt (FT)
Revision Date: October 26, 2026
Position Summary:
Lead and direct the organization’s human resources functions by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations; human resource policies, programs, and practices; staffing and employee life cycle; and compensation and benefits.
Department: Human Resource Ministries
Reports To: Vice President of Operations / COO
FLSA Status: Exempt (FT)
Revision Date: October 26, 2026
Position Summary:
Lead and direct the organization’s human resources functions by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations; human resource policies, programs, and practices; staffing and employee life cycle; and compensation and benefits.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage HR, Health, and Medical Department staff
- Translate strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational realities
- Develop staffing strategies and implement steps to identify talent within, and outside of, the organization for positions of responsibility; identify appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the organization
- Administer the application process for employment, both domestically and internationally
- Develop proactive compensation and benefit programs to provide motivation, incentives, and rewards for effective performance. Administrate an organizational salary plan by conducting periodic salary surveys; monitor and schedule individual salary actions; plan, recommend, and review salary structure periodically
- Administer and manage the employee benefits programs - inform employees of benefits by researching and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommend benefit programs to management; obtain and evaluate benefit contract bids; design and conduct education on benefit programs
- Develop and manage employee performance review programs that enable encouragement, development, and improving performance
- Develop and implement talent and succession planning for WorldVenture departments.
- Develop and implement HR protocols to provide a safe place where employees can present complaints, grievances, and escalate issues
- Collaboratively re-engineer daily operational processes to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency
- Ensure all HR procedures comply with legal regulations and best practices
- Prepare reports for the leadership using business metrics and KPIs
- Manage all personnel information in the HR system
- Oversee and approve monthly payroll
- Ensure that every WorldVenture position has a current job/ministry description
- Create, update, and manage organizational HR policies, Employee Handbook, and directory
- Ensure organizational legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements, and maintaining appropriate records
- Encourage and plan employee/office gatherings and team exchanges periodically
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Minimum of 5 years of human resource experience desired
- HR professional certification preferred, establishing networks, and participating in professional organizations
- Experience with international human resource management is preferred
- Flexible and adaptable to change, unexpected demands, or interruptions
- Detail-oriented person, capable of prioritizing, in order to maintain a highly productive atmosphere
- Event planning experience helpful
- Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and HRIS
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trustworthiness with private information
- Ability to problem-solve independently; demonstrates initiative
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Personal Qualifications:
- Demonstrated personal relationship with God and commitment to global ministry
- Christian character aligned with WorldVenture’s values
- Affirmation of the WorldVenture Doctrinal Statement, Code of Conduct Policy, Sexual Conduct Policy, Statement on Human Sexuality, and Child Safety Policy
- Demonstrated warmth, empathy, and trustworthiness in relationships
- Respect for those from nations and cultures other than their own
- Service-oriented attitude toward others
- Team player displaying humility and a learner’s attitude
- Discernment
Education and Formal Training:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required
- Master’s degree in human resources desired
- Existing HRCI or SHRM certification required; or willingness and ability to pursue certification
Work Environment/Physical Activities:
Office environment: ability to lift 20 lbs.
Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; Flexible Spending Account; long-term disability insurance; and Aflac Insurance offered
Vacation, sick leave, bereavement, jury duty, Spiritual Retreat days, and 11 paid holidays
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions.