Senior HR Generalist

Overview

The national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation (“A Corp”) “PC(USA)”, based in Louisville Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ. Approximately 400 individuals, diverse in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, skills, and more, come together as colleagues to work for a world where justice reigns, peace prevails, and God’s love extends to all people. This community comprises the staff of national entities: the Presbyterian Life & Witness, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Presbyterian Women, Investment and Loan Program, and the Administrative Services Group.

Basic Commitment: This position calls for a commitment to the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as noted in its theological confessions, the Book of Order, and the actions of the General Assembly.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a human resources service provider for a partner group of approximately 125 employees, ensuring confidential, high-quality counsel, assistance and support.
2. Serve as an HR subject matter expert on ADP Workforce Now Comprehensive Services, ensuring the system achieves full utilization as a solution to HR operational efficiency and excellence. Collaborates with finance, payroll, IT and external partners to ensure seamless integration and coordination of HR systems and business processes.
3. Evaluate existing HR technology and recommend enhancements, automation opportunities and process improvement that support organizational effectiveness and long-term HR operational needs.
4. Partner with HR team members on development and implementation of programs and processes, such as learning programs, salary administration, open enrollment, employee morale and recognition, and community involvement.
5. Manage HR-related projects as needed.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; HR certification or advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years progressive human resources experience working as an HR Generalist, preferably in a church, faith-based or non-profit environment.
• Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now comprehensive Services required.
• Experience with benefits administration processes helpful.
• Experience with market-based compensation plan and salary administration helpful.
• Experience leading educational programs and making presentations.

Required Skills:

• Ability to identify and solve complex HR-related issues.
• Planning, implementing, improving, and evaluating programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of software products.

Helpful Skills:

• Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view. Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives.
• Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful

Required Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact and communicate collaboratively with individuals from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to think strategically and see the larger picture while applying practical skills
• Ability to achieve results working in and with a team
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations and ongoing organizational change
• Strong communication skills – listening, verbal, written and presentation
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to effectively manage projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to remain calm and flexible in an ever-changing environment

Physical Requirements:

• This is largely a sedentary position that may require occasional lifting up to 15 pounds. Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, type, write, walk, stand, bend, and lift
• Sensory and physical requirements include the ability to communicate verbally in person and through technology and use the computer for extended periods of time. Ability to communicate via telephone, virtual meeting tools, and other computer technologies required
• Able to read and understand written materials.
• Ability to communicate in a manner suitable to a church office environment
• May require occasional overnight, out-of-town travel
• This is a full-time position working a minimum of 3 days per week in the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, KY

Additional Information/Benefits:

We believe a balanced life, with time for work, leisure, and spiritual nurture, makes us healthier and more productive colleagues.

PC(USA) offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including

PCUSA Commitment:

Our faith in God inspires our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is grounded in scripture, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and actions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. government, including gender identity and sexual orientation.

Candidates from Presbyterian communities in the global south and other historic Presbyterian Communities of Color, preferably with theological training and fluency in languages other than English, are encouraged to apply.