Human Resources Generalist

Christian Life Center; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Life Center is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day people and payroll operations, onboarding, benefits, and compliance under the direction of the Director of Operations.

You will handle recruiting, onboarding, HRIS data, and staff relations while upholding the church's values in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR generalist and/or payroll administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree or HR certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of core HR compliance and employment laws.
• Familiarity with HRIS/payroll platforms and recordkeeping.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute bi-weekly payroll processing and related HR recordkeeping.
• Administer employee benefits programs and open enrollment.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Maintain compliant HR files and support staff policies.
• Track HR metrics and support process improvements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Discreet

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

SHRM-CP or HR certification

Tools

ADP

Basecamp

Job description

Title: HR Generalist Status: Full-Time / Exempt / Salaried Reports To: Director of Operations

Purpose

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day people and payroll operations of Christian Life Center (CLC), ensuring staff are well cared for and core HR and payroll programs run smoothly, accurately, and in compliance. This role carries out recruitment and onboarding, payroll processing and benefits administration, employee relations support, and compliance work under the direction of the Director of Operations. Through this work, the HR Generalist helps advance the church's mission to Know God, Be His People, Value Others, and Change Our World.

Working Relationships

The HR Generalist reports directly to the Director of Operations and works closely with staff, ministry leaders, and external HR consultants across the organization. This role has regular access to confidential staff information and requires sound judgment, discretion, and a consistent, trustworthy presence. Loyalty to and support of the Lead Pastor, church leadership, and CLC’s culture and vision are essential.

Job Requirements

• Spiritual Commitment: Spiritual maturity and a commitment to a Christian lifestyle consistent with CLC's mission and Excellence in Ministry values. Active participation in weekly worship services and ministry engagement/serving opportunities at CLC is expected.
• Experience & Education: 3–5 years of HR generalist and/or payroll administration experience. Experience in a nonprofit or ministry environment is a plus. Bachelor's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP or working toward) preferred.
• Technical & Compliance Knowledge: Working knowledge of core HR compliance, employment law fundamentals, basic accounting/bookkeeping principles, and recordkeeping structure.
• Systems Proficiency: Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g., ADP), and project management tools (e.g., Basecamp).
• Core Competencies: Detail-oriented, highly organized, results-oriented, and discreet with confidential information. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Execute bi-weekly payroll processing with accuracy and reliability, including general ledger entries and payroll-adjacent HR recordkeeping.
• Manage full lifecycle employee benefits enrollment and terminations across health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, and voluntary policies.
• Serve as primary contact for day-to-day employee benefits questions and assist with open enrollment.
• Handle Workers' Compensation payroll reconciliations, True-Up reports, and claims management.
• Prepare and support filings for tax documents (e.g., W-2s), Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance, and Section 125 plans.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting: job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, and reference/background checks.
• Maintain accurate job descriptions and active job postings in partnership with hiring leaders.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, orientation, and completion of new-hire paperwork.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, compliant personnel files and HR systems/data.
• Support consistent administration and communication of staff policies and procedures.
• Assist with EEO reporting, FMLA administration, and required staff training/certifications (e.g., child protection/mandatory reporter).
• Coordinate third-party vendor relationships, including background check providers and contracted external HR consulting partners.
• Employee Relations & Culture
• Serve as a first point of contact for staff questions, day-to-day concerns, and conflict resolution support.
• Help coordinate staff engagement, recognition, and team development activities.
• Support a healthy workplace culture by exemplifying church values and promoting team alignment.

Reporting & Systems

• Track and report core HR metrics (e.g., turnover, time-to-fill, training completion).
• Maintain data accuracy across HRIS, payroll, and administrative platforms.
• Provide input to the Director of Operations on process improvements, documentation protocols, and administrative needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit for long periods, talk, hear, bend, reach, and stoop.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Uses hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate computer systems and tools.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.