HR Associate Director: Benefits & Talent Lead

SBC Executive Committee; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summit Church is seeking an Associate Director of HR to serve as a trusted partner to the HR Director. This role focuses on benefits administration and overseeing talent acquisition while supporting all HR functions as part of the HR team.

Responsibilities include benefits review, ACA reporting, compliance, onboarding, and HR data maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to strategic HR initiatives and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of progressive HR experience; nonprofit or faith-based org preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, benefits administration, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Paycom, Paylocity).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff at all levels.
• High discretion and integrity handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be a member of The Summit Church or able to become one.

Responsibilities

• Benefit Administration: assist with annual benefits review and enrollment; review claims; communicate benefits; ACA compliance reporting.
• Compliance: ensure adherence to employment laws; respond to handbook questions; monitor legislative changes.
• Talent acquisition & onboarding: assist hiring process; oversee interviews; train interviewers; manage onboarding transitions.
• Employee data: maintain HRIS usage; conduct audits; coordinate HR dashboard improvements.
• Projects & strategy: support HR initiatives, staff development, and leadership projects; represent HR in director’s absence; foster collaborative team culture.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS proficiency

Employment law knowledge

Staff communication

Discretion & integrity

Organizational skills

Nonprofit ministry exp.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

ADP/Paycom/Paylocity HRIS

Job description

The Summit Church is seeking an Associate Director of HR to serve as a trusted partner to the HR Director. This role focuses on benefits administration and overseeing talent acquisition while supporting all HR functions as part of the HR team.

Responsibilities include benefits review, ACA reporting, compliance, onboarding, and HR data maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to strategic HR initiatives and staff development.