Hybrid Human Resources: Specialist en NEW LIFE CHURCH

Description

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist: Talent Acquisition

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Sr. HR Specialist

Status: Full-Time | Hourly

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 40 Hours

Supervisory role: No

Last updated: 07.25.25

New Life Church's mission is to make disciples in the Pikes Peak region, by calling people to worship, connect and serve. 

Job Summary:

To serve New Life Church by performing tasks and services that support the daily operations within the HR department with a strong focus on fostering a positive employee experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the HR department in coordinating the various human resources procedures to ensure timely and effective delivery of all HR services and set priorities for meeting deadlines and balancing workload.
• Utilize a thorough understanding of HRIS Paycom processes and implementation of updates within the Paycom database.
• Develop, maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws and regulations affecting human resource procedures and those applicable to New Life Church and our ministries.
• Review applications for employee positions, coordinating their processing among the department staff.
• Conduct new employee onboarding and offboarding exit interview process.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to assess department needs, draft detailed and accurate job descriptions, define hiring criteria, and offer support during the hiring process.
• Assist with the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date personnel files for employees, and maintain accurate HR information system records, compiling reports as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, providing guidance and support on HR-related issues.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and monitoring appropriate personnel policies and procedures for the church. Maintain employee handbook, onboarding and offboarding documentation, various HR forms, and the NLC organizational chart.
• Must demonstrate awareness and embrace the reality that the Human Resources department is a servant department above all, balancing that role with organizational, legal and ethical requirements.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Employees are expected to utilize a thorough understanding of policies and procedures and to conduct themselves with the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all aspects of their work.
• Cooperation with staff across departments and congregations is essential. Employees are expected to work collaboratively, contribute to team efforts, and support others when needed.
• Employees are expected to have organizational, office, and computer skills to meet the demands of the position.
• Employees are expected to attend all meetings as required by the role, including team and cross-departmental meetings.
• Employees may be asked to perform additional tasks or responsibilities not specifically outlined in the job description. Flexibility and a willingness to support leadership and evolving needs are essential.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent grammar, phone etiquette, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other HR databases.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong office and administrative skills; able to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Adaptable and effective under pressure, within the ability to prioritize and manage shifting responsibilities and deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information with congregants and fellow staff members.
• Communicate tactfully at all levels, and brings a personable, professional attitude to workplace interactions.

Working Conditions and Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit and occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close visual acuity to is necessary to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Higher education is preferred; relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
• 3+ years of demonstrated skill and experience in human resources or personnel management.
• SHRM-CP or PHR a plus.