Human Resources Partner

Major 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 learner 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
• Consult with Staff Directors on performance management, department restructures, workforce planning, and exit interviews
• Perform other duties or complete other projects as assigned

HR Focus Areas

• Compensation
• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
• Other Areas as Assigned

Partner With The HR Team And Supporters

• 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

Qualifications

• Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR required; PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred (Sr Generalist)
• 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
• Educate and inspire others to be the best they can be
• Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address complex ministry issues
• To be self-directed and motivated
• Prior knowledge / experience with InterVarsity preferred
• 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).

Pay Range

Pay Range: $45,324.00 - $60,420.00 per year

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.