Pastoral HR Lead: Strategy, Talent & Care

St. John's–St. Margaret's Church; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's–St. Margaret's Church is seeking a Lead for the Human Resources function to provide strategic and operational support, enabling staff to serve effectively and further the church’s mission.

Responsibilities include HR strategy, compliance, employee care, talent acquisition, learning & development, budget and HR systems, with emphasis on stewardship and integrity within a Christian context. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s in HR and 5 years HR experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in HR.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR.
• Mature Christian with good management and communications skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Counselling skill would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and policy development aligned with ministry and workforce needs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and church policies; manage HR risks.
• Provide pastoral care and HR support to staff; foster a respectful, healthy workplace; oversee handling of grievances.
• Lead manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, transitions, retirement and offboarding.
• Identify capability needs and coordinate training, development and succession initiatives.
• Manage the HR budget, approve expenses and oversee vendors and contracts.
• Oversee HR data accuracy and reporting for workforce insights.
• Lead HR team and partner with church leaders on staff matters.

Skills

HR experience

Management skills

Communication

Counselling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

St. John's–St. Margaret's Church is seeking a Lead for the Human Resources function to provide strategic and operational support, enabling staff to serve effectively and further the church’s mission.

Responsibilities include HR strategy, compliance, employee care, talent acquisition, learning & development, budget and HR systems, with emphasis on stewardship and integrity within a Christian context. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s in HR and 5 years HR experience.