Human Resource Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Cultivate partnerships throughout the Fellowship while providing value-added HR services to Staff and Staff Directors.

• Act as an internal consultant and strategic ally on matters related to Human Resources.

• Assess and analyze HR-related ministry needs, offering actionable recommendations.

• Collaborate with leadership and staff to enhance work relationships, boost morale, increase productivity, and improve retention rates.

• Ensure adherence to federal and state employment regulations as well as InterVarsity policies.

• Assist in mitigating legal risks and collaborate with the Legal department as necessary.

• Offer guidance and interpretation regarding HR policies in complex situations.

• Address intricate employee relations concerns and carry out objective investigations.

• Provide consultation and coaching to Staff Directors on performance management, departmental restructuring, workforce planning, and exit interviews.

• Manage the administration of salary structures and compensation plans.

• Review and evaluate position descriptions.

• Assist in recruitment, screening, and hiring processes.

• Research and utilize various recruitment sources to attract qualified and diverse candidates.

• Participate in HR initiatives, policies, procedures, systems, and project teams.

• Train, coach, and mentor HR personnel as needed.

• Delegate tasks and provide backup support to HR team members.

• Evaluate HR needs and propose strategies for enhancing departmental efficiency and services.

• Build a team for prayer and financial support.

• Secure an agreed-upon amount of financial support (MPD).

• Establish and maintain ministry partnership relationships through visits, phone calls, and/or prayer letters.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith.

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR is required.

• PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is strongly preferred for the Senior Generalist role.

• A minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience is required for the HR Generalist position.

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is necessary for the Senior HR Generalist role.

• Capability to resolve moderately complex employee relations issues.

• Ability to guide and lead through complex employee relations issues for the Senior Generalist role.

• Proficient understanding of multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, HRIS, recruitment, diversity, performance management, and benefits.

• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws is essential.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Strong interpersonal and conflict management abilities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Initiative and capability to see projects through with minimal oversight.

• Skill in developing strong, trusting relationships.

• Ability to consult with Staff Directors across multiple locations.

• Proven ability to engage with staff at all levels.

• Capacity to conceptualize, develop, and execute new strategies for complex ministry challenges.

• Ability to juggle multiple conflicting priorities.

• Self-motivated and directed.

• Prior experience or knowledge of InterVarsity is preferred.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

• Commitment to working in a diverse team environment.

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, including attending two five-day triennial conferences.

🏝️ Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

• Contributions matching for the 403(b) plan.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Discounts for employees.

• Flexible work schedule options.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Health insurance benefits.

• Health savings account options.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Support for professional development.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Access to healthcare benefits.

• Retirement savings plan with matching contributions.

• Opportunity to build a team for prayer and financial support.

• Attendance at two five-day triennial conferences.