Director, Human Resources Partner Team

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal:

• 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

Leadership:

• Ensure the goals of all reporting functions align with InterVarsity’s Purpose Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, Doctrinal Basis, and Strategic Initiatives
• Serve as a member of the Human Resources Leadership Team
• Partner with the CPO and Executive Director, HR in casting and implementing the vision for the HR team, in alignment with the People Operations team purpose
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic plan objectives, and HR department strategies, goals, technologies, policies, and procedures
• Develop long-range plans with measurable objectives for assigned HR functions
• Complete projects and duties as assigned by the Executive HR Director
• Provide leadership as the Acting HR Director in the absence of the Executive Director, HR as necessary

Supervision:

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, supervise and retain qualified HR staff
• Build an effective team by facilitating strong collaboration, and championing the understanding of organizational interdependencies
• Organize structures, roles, processes, and accountability loops to optimize resources and achieve goals, expecting direct reports to focus on organizational efficiencies
• Ensures policies, procedures, and HR programs are consistently administered and aligned with organizational goals and in compliance with industry standards and legal requirements
• Ensure that assigned HR team equips the movement as a center of excellence, stewards resources, provides strategic information, and delivers value-adding services to staff directors and staff
• Foster an environment of spiritual growth among direct reports

Collaboration:

• Partner effectively with organizational leaders to execute strategic projects and change management initiatives across the Fellowship
• Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation to Staff Directors and staff across InterVarsity.  Advise leadership of new developments in HR policies, procedures and programs, and employment laws
• Partner with Staff Directors and Staff on HR and employment related projects and issues
• Identify training needs for Staff Directors and Staff; facilitate point-in-time coaching and training sessions on HR related topics
• Build strong working relationships with People Operations leaders to ensure an integrated approach to deliver value added service and strategic counsel to the Fellowship
• Maintain an effective level of literacy of the various InterVarsity ministries, initiatives, and contexts

Administration:

• Assist the Executive Director, HR in developing and managing annual HR budgets
• Assess and anticipate HR-related needs; recommend new or revised systems, programs, and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR department
• 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
• Participate in professional development sessions, conferences and seminars

Fund Development:

• Develop a team of prayer and financial support
• Raise an agreed-upon amount of financial support
• Establish and nurture ministry partner relationships through visits, phone calls and regular prayer letters
• Communicate regularly with direct reports concerning their fund development responsibilities

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• A designated workstation at the NSC or a remote office
• Required travel includes but is not limited to: People Operations and HR meetings, Ministry Partnership Development meetings, training sessions, and conferences
• Regularly required to communicate with others, and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
• Thorough knowledge of, or the ability to learn: the purpose, vision, ministries and policies of InterVarsity
• Bachelor's degree in HR, management, business or a relevant field, a minimum of 10 years of HR experience, and 5 years of management experience is required
• An advanced degree in a relevant field and an HR certification is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing successful HR programs
• Demonstrated spiritual maturity
• Strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state employment law requirements
• Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and delegation
• Excellent communicator, relationship builder, and team player who is able to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff, management, and members of the community
• Ability to synthesize and deliver complex information to diverse audiences both verbally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills with a high capacity for managing complexity
• Strong cross-cultural abilities, and a demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
• Experience in conflict resolution and mediation
• Ability to handle all matters in a confidential manner
• A working knowledge of current Microsoft software applications
• Ability to travel as required

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.