People & Culture Director

PEOPLE & CULTURE DIRECTOR | New Life Center | Fargo, North Dakota Mission First is partnering with New Life Center in Fargo, North Dakota, to find its next full-time People & Culture Director. Please do not contact New Life Center directly. All questions, communication, and applications must go through Mission First. Thank you!* Click here to LEARN MORE & APPLY (do not apply through ChurchStaffing) Are you an experienced HR leader who wants your professional expertise to make a meaningful difference? Do you enjoy developing people, strengthening organizational culture, and building systems that help teams thrive? Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your leadership experience and Christian faith together? This may be the opportunity for you. New Life Center is a Christ-centered rescue mission that has served the Fargo-Moorhead community since 1907. Its mission is to guide people experiencing homelessness or addiction toward holistic transformation through the love of Jesus. Through emergency shelter, recovery programs, and practical support, New Life Center helps individuals find hope, stability, and a path toward lasting change. Today, New Life Center operates five locations with approximately 112 employees. The ministry is entering a significant season of growth, with plans to expand its facilities, strengthen recovery services, launch a women's recovery program, and grow its workforce to approximately 180–200 employees over the next three years. The next People & Culture Director will play a critical role in that growth. Reporting directly to Executive Director Rob Swiers and serving on the senior leadership team, this leader will oversee the full Human Resources function while helping build a healthy, Christ-centered organizational culture. The People & Culture Director will: Lead and develop the HR team, strengthening its effectiveness and impactOversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and retentionDevelop people strategies that support organizational growthStrengthen compensation, benefits, and performance management systemsEquip and coach managers to lead their teams effectivelyBuild leadership development and employee training programsEnsure compliance with employment laws and organizational policiesGuide sensitive personnel matters with wisdom, integrity, and discretionStrengthen a workplace culture marked by compassion, accountability, and excellencePartner with senior leadership to align people, culture, and organizational strategy The right person will be a spiritually mature, experienced HR professional who combines strategic thinking with a willingness to engage in the details of daily operations. They will be relational, approachable, decisive, and comfortable navigating difficult conversations while treating people with dignity and respect. Candidates should bring at least 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated leadership ability and a strong understanding of employee relations, compensation, compliance, and organizational development. Experienced HR directors, senior managers, and senior generalists ready for broader responsibility are encouraged to apply. Previous nonprofit or ministry experience is not required. New Life Center welcomes qualified leaders from corporate, public-sector, and nonprofit backgrounds who share its Christian faith and mission. Why Fargo? Fargo and neighboring Moorhead offer a welcoming, family-oriented community with the amenities of a growing metropolitan area. The region features comparatively affordable housing, strong schools, excellent healthcare, short commutes, and opportunities for recreation and entertainment. With a growing economy and a strong sense of community, Fargo offers an appealing place to build a career, raise a family, and make a lasting difference. This is a full-time, on-site leadership position with a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching; professional development support; and relocation assistance. Additional benefits include an employee assistance program and a $1,000 retention bonus after six months. If you are ready to use your HR expertise to strengthen leaders, develop people, and help a growing Christian ministry fulfill its mission, we invite you to learn more and take the next step. Click here to LEARN MORE & APPLY (do not apply through ChurchStaffing) Please do not contact New Life Center directly. All questions, communication, and applications must go through Mission First. Thank you!