First Baptist Church of Bowling Green, Kentucky is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Human Resource Generalist to serve our growing congregation in the heart of Southcentral Kentucky. This position is primarily responsible to coordinate the human resource needs of our church, daycares, and gym.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS: The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource Department including coordination of our hiring and interviewing processes, administering pay, benefits, and leave, enforcing church policies and practices, and ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the church’s talent strategy and mission to help people trust and follow Jesus Christ.
Essential Functions:
- Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
- Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Human resources: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bowling Green, KY 42101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person