Human Resources Partner

Summary

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is seeking a Human Resources Partner to build partnerships and deliver HR services aligned with their ministry objectives. The role involves acting as an internal consultant, providing HR policy guidance, and improving staff relationships and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world
• Be a lifelong learning who prizes the discipleship of the mind, particularly staying current on issues of business practices within ministry, human resources, and talent management
• Act as an internal consultant and partner with Staff Directors and Staff by proactively identifying and analyzing HR-related ministry needs and recommending solutions for implementation
• Partner closely with leadership and staff to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state employment related legal requirements and InterVarsity policies and procedures; assist in mitigating legal risks, and partner with the Legal department as necessary
• Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation on complex situations, and partner with staff and Staff Directors to resolve complex employee relations issues; conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations as required
• Provide consultation and coaching to Staff Directors on performance management, department restructures, workforce planning, and exit interviews
• Perform other duties or complete other projects as assigned
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and InterVarsity guidelines pertaining to compensation
• Oversee the ongoing design and administration of the InterVarsity salary structure and compensation plan
• Review and grade position descriptions across the organization
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and InterVarsity guidelines pertaining to recruitment and selection
• Partner and consult with Staff Directors throughout the recruitment, screening and hiring process for assigned open positions
• Research and utilize effective recruitment sources to attract qualified and diverse applicants
• Participate in the development and implementation of HR department goals/objectives, policies, procedures and systems
• Train, coach and mentor HR Staff as necessary
• Assign work to other HR Staff as necessary
• Provide backup support for Human Resources functions as necessary
• Participate in HR-related and cross-functional project teams
• Assess and anticipate HR-related needs; recommend new approaches to improve the efficiency and services of the HR Department
• Develop a team of prayer and financial support
• Raise an agreed-upon amount of financial support (MPD)
• Establish and nurture ministry partnership relationships through visits, phone calls, and/or prayer letters

Skills

• Annually affirm InterVarsity's Statement of Faith
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR required
• Minimum of 4- 6 years of related experience (HR Generalist)
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience (Sr HR Generalist)
• Ability to resolve moderately complex employee relations issues (HR Generalist)
• Ability to resolve and provide guidance/leadership around complex employee relations issues (Sr Generalist)
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including employee relations, compensation, HRIS, recruitment, diversity, performance management, benefits, etc
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates strong initiative and ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
• Ability to consult with Staff Directors in multiple locations
• Demonstrated ability to interact with staff at all levels
• Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address complex ministry issues
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Be self-directed and motivated
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
• Ability to handle all matters in a confidential manner
• Commitment to continued professional growth
• Ability to travel as required, including attendance at two five-day triennial conferences (Urbana – generally December 27-January 1; and Staff Conference – generally early January)
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred (Sr Generalist)
• Prior knowledge / experience with InterVarsity preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Annually affirm InterVarsity's Statement of Faith
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR required
• Minimum of 4- 6 years of related experience (HR Generalist)
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience (Sr HR Generalist)
• Ability to resolve moderately complex employee relations issues (HR Generalist)
• Ability to resolve and provide guidance/leadership around complex employee relations issues (Sr Generalist)
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including employee relations, compensation, HRIS, recruitment, diversity, performance management, benefits, etc
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates strong initiative and ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
• Ability to consult with Staff Directors in multiple locations
• Demonstrated ability to interact with staff at all levels
• Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address complex ministry issues
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Be self-directed and motivated
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
• Ability to handle all matters in a confidential manner
• Commitment to continued professional growth
• Ability to travel as required, including attendance at two five-day triennial conferences (Urbana – generally December 27-January 1; and Staff Conference – generally early January)

Nice to Haves

• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred (Sr Generalist)
• Prior knowledge / experience with InterVarsity preferred

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 403(b) matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked.