Director of People Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Director of People Operations (HR)

Department / Location : People Operations / Central

Supervisor : Chief of Staff

Direct Reports : None

Classification : Full- Time / Regular / Exempt

Pay Range : 99k-154k

POSITION SUMMARY

Menlo is a multi-site church in the San Francisco Bay area and a member of ECO : A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians.

We are looking for a new Director of People Operations to join our team. Our DoPO will collaborate with the Extended Leadership Team to assess staffing, leadership development, and legal compliance for our church.

You will report directly to the Chief of Staff, work closely with the hiring managers, and support all ministries and campuses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage all aspects of the employee life cycle and succession planning

Analyze data and make recommendations to the ELT for corrective action and continuous improvement across all areas of people operations management

Identify, manage, and support opportunities for management and employee professional development and growth

Oversee performance management activities

Identify and coordinate ongoing training for staff members

Identify departmental training needs, monitor and evaluate the success of training programs

Provide performance management guidance and support to supervisors

Guide management and employee actions by researching, writing, and updating policies and procedures following all applicable laws and regulations

Provide leadership and direction to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal employment-related laws and regulations

Maintain in-depth knowledge of changing employment practices

Oversee employee events, personal milestones, and appreciation activities

Assess and advance employee engagement and satisfaction

Serve as HR contact for all employees and actively engage to improve working relationships

Provide leadership to all employees to develop, communicate and administer human resource policies and procedures

Exhibit understanding, sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the organization

Develop and administer a consistent and progressive compensation program

Monitor budgets for recruiting, training / staff development, and benefits programs

Maintain and maximize implementation of the HRIS

Maintain knowledge of industry trends and best practices in workforce development & change management

Forecast current and future talent needs

Provide input on department restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning

PLEASE NOTE : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field required; advanced degree in HR, business, public administration, or related field desirable;

SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification a plus

Minimum 5 years of HR generalist experience, with extensive exposure to various HR responsibilities

Demonstrated leadership skills, with a minimum of two years of supervisory / personnel management experience

Proficiency with Google Workspace, Asana, and ADP

Familiarity with strategic planning, including compensation practices, data analysis, organizational diagnosis and development

Working knowledge of California and federal laws and regulations affecting employer practices and compliance requirements;

specific knowledge of requirements for 501(c)(3) religious organizations preferred

Experience in revising or developing new HR policies and procedures

Resourceful and able to find creative solutions

Understanding of best practices and experience in building inclusive and engaged workplaces

Conflict resolution skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to partner effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Strong project management skills, and able to effectively plan, implement and manage HR programs and functions

An understanding of and commitment to Menlo Church’s mission and guiding principles

Completion of minimum 4 hours of sexual assault training within 90 days of hire

Work Conditions

Days and hours of work will vary depending on ministry needs

Schedule : Monday through Friday, with evenings or weekends as needed

This position may require work outdoors and will be exposed to a variety of weather conditions

Physical demands

Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time

Walk, bend, twist, and kneel

Climb up and down stairs

Finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision; and the ability to adjust focus

Lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistance

Menlo Church Spiritual Requirements

Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Must be a committed disciple of Christ and committed to serving God and the body of Christ

Must have compatible theology in alignment with ECO essential tenets

Must be pursuing or active in a community of believers who can speak truth into your life