Human Resources (HR) Director

National Community Church; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading church in the Washington DC area is seeking an HR Director to oversee human resources functions. The position involves recruitment, policy development, and fostering a collaborative work culture aligned with the church’s mission. The ideal candidate will possess a strong HR background and a commitment to serving the community.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Health insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in HR management.
• Working knowledge of HR laws and policies.
• Desire and passion to serve Christ in the local church.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute hiring strategies.
• Foster a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict-resolution

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Master’s degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workplace Apps

Job description

Our church is home to people as different as the many people represented in Washington DC. We are multicultural and multiethnic. We are Republican, Democrat, Independent. We are rich and poor and in-between. We believe that something is happening here that goes beyond political ideology, beyond ethnic identity, beyond cultural affinity. We believe that we are part of something bigger that God is doing. Something that has not yet been seen in all of human history: a united community full of worshipping disciples from every tribe, every nation, every tongue. We affirm that the purpose of this and every church is to make those disciples.

Our church is home to people as different as the many people represented in Washington DC. We are multicultural and multiethnic. We are Republican, Democrat, Independent. We are rich and poor and in-between. We believe that something is happening here that goes beyond political ideology, beyond ethnic identity, beyond cultural affinity. We believe that we are part of something bigger that God is doing. Something that has not yet been seen in all of human history: a united community full of worshipping disciples from every tribe, every nation, every tongue. We affirm that the purpose of this and every church is to make those disciples.

Human Resources (HR) Director

Location:700 M Street SE, Washington, DC
Employment Type:Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Hybrid
Reports To:Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Position Summary

The HR Director is responsible for management and oversight of the human resources functions of National Community Church. This role ensures compliance with employment laws, fosters a healthy work culture, and underpins the church’s mission by recruiting, supporting, and retaining qualified staff. The HR Director collaborates with church leadership to provide strategic guidance on personnel matters while upholding the NCC leadership covenant.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Staffing

• Develop and execute hiring strategies to attract qualified candidates for staff positions.
• Oversee the onboarding process to ensure new team members are well-integrated into the church community.
• Maintain job descriptions and manage job postings across relevant platforms.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and faith-centered work environment.
• Address employee concerns and mediate conflicts in alignment with biblical principles and organizational policies.
• Promote employee well-being by connecting staff with well curated benefit offerings.

Policy Development, Compliance & Records Retention

• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures in alignment with church values and applicable laws.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations, such as FMLA, FLSA, and equal employment opportunity laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Exercise best practices in the creation and retention of HR records.

Compensation & Benefits Administration

• Execute payroll, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for employees.
• Manage PTO system, including vacation, holidays, and other types of leave
• Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, pastoral housing allowance, and other offerings.
• Conduct market analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay structures.

Personnel Budget Management

• Maintain personnel budget including payroll, withholdings and retirement
• Conduct market analysis of benefit procurement costs including health, dental and disability insurances.
• Provide oversight of auxiliary HR budgets including staff development, recruitment, and retention

Strategic Planning

• Partner with church leadership to align HR strategies with the church’s mission, vision, and values.
• Provide data-driven HR insights and recommendations for organizational planning and development.
• Lead efforts to remain current and competitive in the local employment market.

*Other related responsibilities as assigned by COO

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in HR management,
• Working knowledge of HR laws, policies, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Proficient in Google Workplace Apps and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Desire and passion to serve Christ in the local church.
• Agreement with the NCC Leadership Covenant, Social Media Policy, and Core Beliefs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or HR certifications.
• Experience in a nonprofit or faith-based setting.
• Experience with HRIS software, management software, and performance management tools.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Capacity to maintain a servant-leader mindset while promoting a professional work environment.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse staff and leadership.
• Advanced budget development and management skills.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] .We encourage you to share in your cover letter how your faith informs your personal and professional life. We ask you to include your name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email. NCC is committed to creating a diverse environment and welcomes your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please note: We are grateful for the large number of applications we receive and therefore are not able to reply to each interested job seeker. If selected for consideration, you will be contacted by a member of our team to discuss our recruitment process.