Executive Pastor of Human resources

Are you a seasoned HR professional with a heart for building a supportive and vibrant staff culture within a church community? We’re looking for an Executive Pastor (Director) of Human Resources to bring their expertise and passion to our leadership team. In this full-time executive role, you’ll work closely with the Lead Pastor and Executive Team to manage all aspects of HR, from staffing and performance management to fostering positive employee relations and organizational development. Your role will be crucial in ensuring our staff feels valued, supported, and equipped to serve effectively. If you’re experienced in HR and excited about making a meaningful difference in a faith-based setting, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in nurturing a healthy, dynamic church community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE HR TEAM LEADER

• Execution of HR strategy for the church providing advice and guidance on issues, such as staffing, workforce planning, performance management, progressive counseling (PIP), organizational development, compensation administration, HR systems, etc., while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Partners with managers to resolve issues.
• Develop, interpret, and analyze data extracts and reports on HR issues and be able to provide insights and recommendations from HR data, reports, and dashboards.
• Diagnose HR issues and work with the Executive Team to develop appropriate plans and strategies.
• Conducts Talent & Organizational Assessments for managers and teams. Works with each team leader and Lead Pastor to conduct workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning in support of the HR overall plan.
• Execution of performance management including annual reviews and ongoing evaluations
• Identifies learning and development needs and develops programs or works with external vendors in the development and implementation of programs. Acts as a facilitator as needed.
• Executes payroll functions
• Identifies and collaborates with other church functions and leaders as needed to resolve HR issues. Serves as a facilitator to resolve employee conflicts and conducts investigations on complex employee relations issues.
• Performs research and analysis on HR projects and prepares reports for church leadership. Recommends and implements HR solutions and/or programs to meet specific church needs.
• Advises and consults on termination issues.
• Talent Acquisition - Ensures recruitment and interviewing are targeted to strategic church priorities.
• Onboard new staff while explaining the Employment Manual and Staff Covenant
• Consults with the HR Committee of the Governing Board
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN EXECUTIVE PASTOR/DIRECTOR

• Supports and carries PAC’s vision to staff, volunteers, and members 
• Sets direction with the Lead Pastor for the development of the staff and ministries
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of ministries through respective teams
• Responsible for each team’s budget/spending and financial approval according to policies
• Creates partnerships and synergies between the various teams and ministries
• Understanding of  the Employment Manual top-down
• Responsible for the hiring and termination of all Ministry Leaders, Coordinators, Residents, and Interns (including performance evaluations)
• Growing knowledge and understanding of current issues, concerns, and trends that affect his/her particular team and each ministry within the team
• Participates in Global Outreach trips every other year
• Champions and follows through on a clear direction in the area of churchwide discipleship
• If licensed, serves as one member of the pastoral team that serves in the area of weddings, funerals, counseling, visitations, and pastoral care 

SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES WITH THE LEAD PASTOR

• Works closely with the Lead Pastor to ensure the following:
• The vision remains clear at all levels  
• Budget/Spending are in line with the vision within /-5%
• Leadership over staff meetings, chapel, retreats, and events
• A culture on staff that creates trust and spiritual vitality is modeled and developed
• Weekly meeting with other XPs and LP

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree and SHRM certified
• Minimum of 5 years of HR-related experience.
• Experience in a church or non-profit organization desired.
• Knowledge of HR policies and practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Experience supporting multiple groups and demonstrated ability to understand an organization while effectively implementing HR strategies to support goals.
• Can positively impact the structure, culture, and effectiveness of the organization.
• Proven track record of being an ideal team player based on Patrick Lencioni’s Ideal Team Player model
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, PrimePoint HR or similar HRIS

Click the link to apply: https://princetonalliance.churchcenter.com/people/forms/468959