HR Manager – Seminaries and Institutes Department

Job Description

Overview

This leadership role is responsible for managing an HR team that provides core HR support for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion (S&I). As a key advisor, this role requires expert HR knowledge and the ability to handle complex challenges while working with significant autonomy. Reporting to the Director of HR for S&I, this position collaborates closely with department leaders, HR teams, and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to align HR strategies with the mission of S&I. The role plays a crucial part in advancing organizational goals and initiatives by guiding and empowering an HR team of 5-7 professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Support

• Provide people leadership and development for a team of HR professionals.
• Offer consultative leadership support to S&I leadership.
• Serve as executive secretary for the S&I Talent Council (Placement Council) by coordinating decisions, meetings, and initiatives.
• Utilize data analysis and strategic thinking to support S&I projects that impact global decisions.
• Handle escalated HR concerns and provide resolutions.
• Administer the S&I non-qualified early retirement incentive program in compliance with legal guidelines.
• Ensure system accuracy and resolve technical and process-related issues.
• Represent S&I in collaborative meetings with other Church departments and benefit administrators (DMBA).

HR Operations & Policy Implementation

• Interpret, administer, and implement HR policies and guiding principles.
• Provide compensation guidance, especially for hiring and employee relocations.
• Support workforce relations and assist in resolving disputes.
• Oversee benefits and compensation analysis, approval processes, and merit increases.
• Manage position and budget tracking, including FTE reconciliation.
• Oversee talent acquisition, including job postings, offer letters, and onboarding.
• Ensure accurate data management, including reporting, auditing, and tracking.
• Oversee promotion, assignment changes, transfers, and compensation adjustments.
• Administer offboarding processes, including exit surveys and checklist coordination.
• Support the Service Mission Office with essential responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of HR experience, with deep expertise in HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to:
  • Lead an HR team and build strong relationships.
  • Provide consultative guidance to S&I leadership.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and employee coaching.
  • Develop effective solutions to complex HR challenges.
  • Implement organizational change successfully.
  • Communicate effectively through writing, influence, and compromise.
  • Resolve employee relations issues and analyze HR data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Previous people management experience.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI).

Additional Information

This position may require extended periods of sitting and computer use.

Church Employment Standards:
Employees find joy and fulfillment in using their talents and skills to advance the Lord’s work. From IT professionals developing gospel-sharing apps to facilities managers maintaining sacred worship spaces, Church employees contribute to building the Kingdom of God.

Only worthy members with a current temple recommend qualify for employment. However, apart from this requirement, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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