Strategic HR Partner — Talent, Compensation & Coaching

Life.Church; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance 2x salary

Short-Term and Long-Term disability

Generous 401(k) retirement plan

Professional development dollars

Casual dress code

Job summary

Life.Church in Edmond, OK is seeking an HR Partner who will support leaders and staff through the employee lifecycle, determine compensation amounts, create offer letters, complete personnel changes, and guide development conversations. Our Life.Church HR Team partners on employment, organizational structure, performance, and compensation to equip staff for ministry.

This role emphasizes collaboration, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and proactive coaching to sustain a healthy,

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Certification preferred: SHRM-CP or PHR.
• Commitment to compliance with employment laws and standards.
• Experience partnering with leaders and staff through the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted strategic partner to assigned leaders, collaborating across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Recommend compensation decisions for new hires, transfers, and promotions, and coordinate HRIS actions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate offer letters for new hires and internal moves.
• Provide coaching on performance conversations, documentation practices, and progressive discipline.
• Own introductory review process with leaders to schedule and complete reviews for meaningful feedback.
• Manage all state leave, FMLA, and ADA accommodation cases from intake through return-to-work.
• Educate staff on organizational policies and navigate complex situations with clarity and care.
• Monitor employee relations trends and turnover to inform retention strategies.

Skills

Strategic partner

Compensation strategy

HR policy guidance

Communication skills

Leadership development

Problem solving

Multitasking

Time management

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

SHRM/PHR certification preferred

Job description

Life.Church in Edmond, OK is seeking an HR Partner who will support leaders and staff through the employee lifecycle, determine compensation amounts, create offer letters, complete personnel changes, and guide development conversations. Our Life.Church HR Team partners on employment, organizational structure, performance, and compensation to equip staff for ministry.

This role emphasizes collaboration, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and proactive coaching to sustain a healthy,