HR Manager

Christian Life Center; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Disability Coverage (SH)

14 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off Schedule

Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Match

Incredible Team Environment

Job summary

Christian Life Center in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking an HR Manager who loves people and can bring order to a growing ministry with a heart for people operations. The role focuses on building systems that serve staff and ministry needs beyond the bottom line.

Responsibilities include recruitment, compensation and benefits, policy compliance, employee relations, and data reporting. A Bachelor’s degree and HRIS/Basecamp familiarity are expected, with SHRM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years HR management or generalist experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; SHRM certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR compliance requirements and employment law.
• Experience with HRIS and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for ministry and support staff.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs with attention to equity and competitiveness.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with employment laws and are communicated clearly.
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports on retention, turnover, and engagement.
• Partner with the HR Director on organizational initiatives and culture-building efforts.
• Serve as a trusted, go-to resource for staff questions on policies, benefits, and HR processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

People management

Staff relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM certification

Tools

HRIS

Basecamp

Job description

Christian Life Center is looking for an HR Manager who loves people, respects a good spreadsheet, and can bring order to a growing ministry with a heart for the people operations. If you thrive on building systems that serve people well, and you want your HR skills to matter for something bigger than the bottom line, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for ministry and support staff, creating a candidate experience that reflects CLC's culture and values.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs with attention to equity, stewardship, and competitiveness.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with applicable employment laws and are communicated clearly and applied consistently.
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management processes across ministry teams.
• Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports on retention, turnover, and engagement.
• Partner with the HR Director on organizational initiatives, staff communications, and culture-building efforts.
• Serve as a trusted, go-to resource for staff questions on policies, benefits, and HR processes.

What You’ll Bring:

• Spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle consistent with CLC's mission and values.
• Active participation in worship services and ministry engagement is expected.
• 5-7 years of HR management or generalist experience, preferably in a non-profit or ministry environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; SHRM certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR compliance requirements and employment law.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with HRIS and project management tools (e.g., Basecamp).
• A collaborative, detail-oriented approach with a genuine heart for serving people well.
• Employer paid Disability Coverage (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Schedule
• Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Match
• Incredible Team Environment

Why Join CLC?

• Purpose-driven work in a faith-based environment
• A role where your HR skills have real, lasting impact
• Collaborative and values-centered culture

Christian Life Center (CLC) is a Christ-centered church in Dayton, Ohio, committed to excellence, integrity, and faithful stewardship in support of its mission. We value strong leadership, sound governance, and collaboration as essential to effective ministry.

Christian Life Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions consistent with its mission, values, and religious beliefs.