Human Resources Generalist

Lcef; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources

Employee Incentive Program

Generous time off

Health insurance with 100% premiums

Job summary

Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support HR programs across the organization, partnering with leaders and employees to deliver a positive experience aligned with our mission.

You will administer compensation, benefits, leave, onboarding, compliance, and HR data in our HRIS, while coaching on policies and best practices. This role offers hybrid work, wellness resources, and a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience administering employee benefits, compensation, and leave programs.
• Experience with HRIS; Paycor or similar HRIS preferred.
• HR Certification (SHRM, HRCI) preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Knowledge of FMLA and health and related insurance programs.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR resource for employees and leaders, handling inquiries.
• Develop and deliver HR programs including compensation, benefits, and leave.
• Maintain the employee handbook and communicate policy changes.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and support payroll coordination.
• Oversee onboarding, background checks and new hire documentation.
• Prepare and distribute standard and ad-hoc HR reports.
• Provide policy interpretation and coaching on HR procedures.
• Organize employee events and wellness initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Benefits administration

HRIS

Communication

Organizational skills

Integrity

Microsoft Office

Payroll coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS (Paycor)

Job description

Career Opportunities to Live Your Purpose &Serve the Mission

Build a rewarding career at LCEF and make a lasting impact on The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) community. We’re passionate about our mission and equally dedicated to providing our employees with opportunities for growth, support and fulfillment.

At Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), we believe that God is the source of all good gifts. We are stewards of those gifts to boldly love others for the sake of Christ. When you join our team, you’ll experience the benefits of working for an established financial institution while supporting LCMS ministries nationwide.

Our mission

At LCEF, our mission is to start, sustain and strengthen LCMS ministries through financial and strategic partnerships.

All career opportunities at LCEF contribute to our overarching goal as a mission-aligned organization.

Our core values

BE
faithful

PURSUE
excellence and innovation

INSPIRE
belief through partnerships

ENDURE
balancing resources and risk

LEARN
continually

Why explore job opportunities at LCEF?

Our team is united in our mission to start, sustain and strengthen LCMS ministries. We work together in a faith-filled, mission-driven environment where every role contributes to our greater purpose.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. LCEF offers flexible and hybrid work options to support your personal and professional life.

Generous time off

Our employees enjoy multiple opportunities to take time off, including vacation days, personal leave, paid holidays and dedicated time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Best-in-class job benefits

Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance with 100% of premiums covered by LCEF, retirement benefits (pension and 403(b) employer match), paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and so much more.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive pay, rewards and recognition and participation in our Employee Incentive Program, which may provide additional financial rewards based on organizational performance and annual achievements.

Top Workplaces award winner

Named one of the Top Workplaces by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in 2025, 2023, 2021, 2018 and 2017, LCEF creates an environment where employees not only thrive but also understand the value they bring to our mission.

We prioritize the well-being of our employees in every dimension of wellness, offering resources for spiritual growth, physical health and social connection through Chapel services, Bible studies, financial and mental health programs, community service and fellowship opportunities.

Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is a trusted financial institution dedicated to starting, sustaining and strengthening Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) ministries. Since 1978, LCEF has provided financial resources, strategic guidance and innovative solutions to help congregations, schools, organizations and church workers achieve their goals. When you join our team, you’re not just building a career—you’re using your talents and applying your professional expertise to serve a higher purpose in a values-driven organization.

Why This Role Matters

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a trusted resource and partner to employees and leaders across the organization, providing support in a broad range of human resources functions. This position helps ensure a positive employee experience by administering HR programs, responding to employee needs, supporting managers, and contributing to the development and implementation of HR initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission, values and strategic objectives.

What You’ll Do

The Human Resources Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department to ensure efficient and effective administration of HR programs, policies, and processes across multiple areas of human resources. This role serves as a primary point of contact for HR-related inquiries and provides responsive, professional support to employees and people leaders. The Human Resources Generalist works collaboratively with the HR team and organizational leaders to administer HR programs, maintain compliance, support the employee experience, and advance organizational initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Handle employment-related inquiries from employees and people leaders, maintaining strict confidentiality on sensitive matters.
• Partner with team members in the development, implementation, and delivery of HR programs including compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; employee relations; talent acquisition; occupational health and safety and employee wellbeing; and recognition and engagement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Maintain the employee handbook, making revisions as necessary and communicating changes to employees.
• Uphold and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Manage pay, time off, and benefits administration. Work closely with the Payroll department and our benefits provider to ensure timely and accurate processing and program implementation.
• Oversee leave of absence administration ensuring benefits, disability and leave procedures are followed.
• Maintain information in the HRIS to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Manage new hire onboarding and orientation, including coordinating activities and supporting new employee enculturation.
• Participate in the talent acquisition process including completing background checks and new hire document administration.
• Prepare and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports. Handle mandatory reports, including I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, and other compliance reviews.
• Provide policy interpretation and guidance to employees and managers. Provide coaching on HR procedures and best practices as needed.
• Prepare HR-related documents, such as employment verification letters, disciplinary letters, and employee communications. Maintain employee personnel files.
• Organize employee events and initiatives to promote wellbeing and a positive work culture.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of progressive Human Resources experience with a strong emphasis in administration of human resources systems, programs, and processes.
• Experience administering employee benefits, compensation, and leave programs.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS); experience with Paycor or a similar HRIS preferred.
• SHRM, HRCI, or other HR Certification, preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, and health and ancillary insurance programs.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new technology and systems.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working independently.

What We Offer

• Wellness resources for spiritual growth, physical health and social connection.
• Comprehensive compensation package, including the opportunity to participate in our Employee Incentive Program.
• Generous time off, including dedicated time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Health insurance with 100% of premiums covered by LCEF, retirement benefits (pension and 403(b) employer match), paid parental leave, and so much more.

Get to know a little more about LCEF and how we partner with LCMS ministries.