Job Details

Director, Human Resource Ministries in USA or Canada

17 December 2024

The Director of Human Resource Ministries provides strategic leadership and operational management of global human resources, including policy development, coordination with local HR managers, and support for both IHQ and USA church.

Position Description

Employer

World Church

This position is remote eligible.

Remote Location

USA or Canada, on-site in Independence, Missouri, USA, preferred.

Required Language

English required, additional Spanish and/or French preferred.

Education Requirements

Masters Degree; Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification preferred or willingness to achieve certification.

Experience Required/Desired

3-5 years.

Employment Status

Full Time (40 hours/week).

Summary of Position

An ordained Community of Christ minister, this position provides strategic leadership and operational management of World Church human resources. Responsibilities include maintaining processes and leading initiatives that analyze, develop, and implement employment policies and procedures encompassing all aspects of human resources for staff throughout the world. This position is the lead Human Resource professional for IHQ and the USA church, and provides strategic support for human resource management outside the USA and IHQ (local church employers). Coordinates with local HR managers on employment policies, decisions, and best practices guided by Community of Christ organizational principles and values. This position is remote eligible within the USA or Canada; on-site preferred.

Essential Functions

• Oversees all human resource management for the world-wide church.
• With Human Resource Ministries Team and International Services, manages all World Church employment data and policies within best practices and compliance with applicable laws.
• Directs and supervises the Human Resource Ministries team.
• Directs International Services Team in coordinating the legal, budgetary, and human resource aspects of international employment and employment relationships.
• Provides human resource guidance to all fields of the church within the scope of organizational policies, budget resources, and best HR practices.
• Develops and administers appropriate compensation and benefits for all World Church employees.
• Collaborates management of retirement benefits for senior appointees and retirees throughout the church.
• Leading member of World Church Human Resources Committee under the guidance of the Presiding Bishopric.
• Coordinates the Council of Twelve and Field Bishops, with approval of senior leadership, the assignment, employment, and relocation (if appropriate) of staff.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the world to engage in public ministry and support to staff.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to balance priorities.
• Integrity and Trust.
• Approachability.
• Deals well with ambiguity.
• Compassion.
• Confidentiality.

Desired Competencies/Skills

• HR experience.
• Bilingual (French or Spanish).
• Understanding of staff needs in the world-wide church.
• Sound budgetary and financial skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes, supervises Benefits Specialist, HR Generalist for the Field and HR Generalist for IHQ.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Complete a World Church Employee Application to apply for this position.