Director of Team Resource/HR

Church of the Highlands; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, AL seeks a Director of Team Resource/HR to lead human resources across campuses. You will shape people strategy, policies, and programs, guiding engagement, compliance, and operational efficiency.

This senior role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in HR leadership, HRIS expertise, and a proven track record in employment law, talent management, and payroll oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in HR management roles.
• Certification in Human Resources strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of employment and labor law (FMLA, OSHA) and workers' compensation regulations.
• Proven experience in talent management, succession planning, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies aligned with ministry objectives and organizational goals.
• Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management systems.
• Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws and workers' compensation policies.
• Oversee administration of benefits programs including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Supervise teammates responsible for onboarding, departures, transfers, HR sourcing, evaluations, training and payroll.
• Oversee payroll processing accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

HR leadership

Employment law

HRIS

Talent management

Employee relations

Change management

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Position: Director of Team Resource/HR

Location: Birmingham, AL (Grandview Campus)

Type: Full Time/In the Office

Our mission is simple. Reach people with the hope of Jesus and help them grow in their faith. If you're ministry-minded and Christ-centered, we'd love to see you be part of it.

Church of the Highlands has a unique opportunity for a Director of Team Resource/HR. This position is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating human resources activities, policies and programs for Church of the Highlands. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of Highlands’ human capital strategy while working within a dynamic environment committed to excellence in team engagement and operational efficiency.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Team Resource/HR to lead our HR initiatives and foster a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace environment.

This leadership role requires a comprehensive understanding of human capital management, employment law, and organizational development. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic planning skills, extensive HRIS knowledge, and proven experience in managing HR functions across multiple departments. As a Director of Team Resource, this position will help shape policies, oversee employee relations, benefits administration, payroll and background checks and drive continuous process improvements to support organizational growth.

Experience & Knowledge Required

• ​Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• ​Minimum of 10 years of experience in HR management roles.
• ​Certification in Human Resources strongly preferred.
• ​Extensive knowledge of employment & labor law (FMLA, OSHA) and workers' compensation regulations.
• ​Proven experience in talent management, succession planning, and employee relations.
• ​Proven ability to navigate difficult conversations and sensitive topics with grace and clear directives for all parties.
• ​Strong negotiation skills for contract management and vendor relationships related to benefits administration or HRIS vendors.
• ​Demonstrated ability in supervising HR teams and managing large-scale HR programs across multiple locations or divisions.
• ​Expertise in HRIS platforms with proficiency in data analysis skills for strategic insights.
• ​Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership and team at all levels.
• ​Skilled in organizational design, process improvement methodologies and change management strategies.
• ​Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence organizational culture positively while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• ​Develop and implement strategies aligned with overall ministry objectives and organizational goals.
• ​Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management systems to foster a productive work environment.
• ​Ensure compliance with employment & labor laws as well as workers' compensation policies.
• ​Oversee the administration of benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and other team benefits.
• ​Supervise five teammates responsible for Onboarding, departures, transfers, HR sourcing, employee evaluation processes, training & development initiatives, benefits, payroll and other HR functions.
• ​Oversee payroll processing accuracy and efficiency.
• ​Manage organizational design projects including change management efforts and process improvement initiatives.
• ​Develop policies for employee engagement programs and manage compliance with federal and state employment laws.