Church HR & People Operations Coordinator (30 hrs/wk)

First Free Church; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

First Free Church in Onalaska, WI is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support HR processes, staff, and records in alignment with the church's mission, vision, and values.

The role reports to the Executive Pastor of Operations and focuses on HR administration, onboarding, personnel support, payroll coordination, and volunteer screening to ensure compliant and smooth operations for a church family of 2500-3000 members.

Qualifications

• Composure under pressure; stay calm and effective.
• Initiative to take ownership and complete tasks.
• Discerning judgment for practical decisions.
• Creative problem-solving with flexibility.
• Detail-oriented with ability to see the big picture.
• Strong computer skills and tech capacity.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee handbooks, job descriptions, and HR docs.
• Administer HR Partner; manage records, time off, performance reviews.
• Support policy compliance; report concerns to leadership.

Skills

Composure

Initiative

Judgment

Resourcefulness

Attention to detail

Advanced computer skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

First Free Church in Onalaska, WI is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support HR processes, staff, and records in alignment with the church's mission, vision, and values.

The role reports to the Executive Pastor of Operations and focuses on HR administration, onboarding, personnel support, payroll coordination, and volunteer screening to ensure compliant and smooth operations for a church family of 2500-3000 members.