Senior Director of Human Resources - CRISTA Ministries
Shoreline, WA
About the Job
This is a Full-Time position at CRISTA Ministries in Shoreline, WA.
Compensation: $130,000 - $155,000 annual salary depending on experience, plus $2,000 New Hire Bonus
Compensation: $130,000 - $155,000 annual salary depending on experience, plus $2,000 New Hire Bonus
Benefits: Competitive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) matching, Life and Disability benefits, PTO, Holiday Pay, Parental Leave, up to 85% King’s school tuition discount for dependent child(ren) K-12
COMPANY OVERVIEW
CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).
CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.
CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS
- Mission Statement: CRISTA is a family of Ministries empowered to serve the needs of the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Vision Statement: To transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sustainable, Biblical Christian ministries.
CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES
- Christ-Centered: Approaches work by faith and prayer. Engages in faith disciplines that reflect spiritual growth and commitment. Leadership demonstrates Fruits of the Spirit in decision making, words and actions. Provides opportunity for employees to grow spiritually and integrate their faith at work. Leads with humility and grace.
- Servanthood: Serves our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually. Seeks employee input with problems that affect them and implements their suggestions whenever possible. Cares for employees.
- Uncompromising Integrity: Honest, transparent, and trustworthy. Creates environment of ethical behavior and transparency. Builds high level of trust with employees. Models humility, fairness and integrity.
- Holy Stewardship: Honors and maximizes the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us. Develops effective strategies to help employees accomplish goals and objectives. Ensures great stewardship in all areas of responsibility. Accomplishes annual goals and objectives.
- Excellence: We serve with excellence, knowing we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
- Unified Team: Models One CRISTA and united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Leads with organizational values. Creates high level of engagement by connecting employees to the mission and vision. Works together effectively as a team with other ministries and within CRISTA. Follows through on promises and commitments.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Director of Human Resources will create a positive, inclusive, high performance work environment that aligns with CRISTA’s mission and vision. Provide Christ-centered, service driven and highly professional operational leadership that ensures an excellent employment experience for employees, while empowering ministry outcomes that are spiritually and culturally healthy. Manage and lead the HR team to achieve excellence in the following HR functions: talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, HR operations and systems, compliance and reporting.
Work with the Chief People Officer (CPO) and the HR team to provide creative and insightful solutions to critical people issues, advising CRISTA managers and staff accordingly. Lead the execution of CRISTA’s employment brand and desired employee experience through the delivery of HR functions. Support and partner with the CPO to inform, advise, and recommend innovative HR and essential people management strategies and policies and deliver outcomes through successful execution. May attend events representing the HR function as requested by the CPO.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)
DUTIES
Christ Centered Leadership
- Serve as a Senior Director to help accomplish the overall vision and mission for Human Resources in alignment with CRISTA’s values and Kingdom first culture.
- Attend Ministry Council and prayerfully lead and establish strategic plans for growth and success of CRISTA.
- Participate in CRISTA’s prayer week each year.
- Provide Christ-led and effective leadership, direction, organization, development and support to staff.
- Actively, and with personal conviction, pursue spiritual renewal and growth at CRISTA based on historical Biblical standards of faith and conduct.
- Work collaboratively and build unity with supervisor, resource and ministry leaders, and across CRISTA.
- Foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, inclusivity and collaboration.
People Management
- Instill a leadership culture of Transformative Performance Management for all staff.
- Take time to build personal connections with staff by supporting their interests and understanding their motivations, strengths and goals.
- Provide one-on-one mentoring and coaching to help employees navigate their paths and develop their skills.
- Empower HR staff by collaborating and assigning significant responsibilities.
- Encourage and support continuous learning and career development by providing training, mentoring and ongoing educational opportunities.
- Actively seek different perspectives to ensure all voices are heard in decision making processes.
- Maintain open lines of communication with employees about organizational changes, challenges and successes.
- Create and promote multiple channels for HR staff and CRISTA staff to provide feedback and share their ideas.
Operational Management
- Partner with the CPO to define the HR vision and strategy for all HR activities, focusing on ongoing improvements and adopting best practices.
- Build excellence into the employee lifecycle from hire to end of employment, driving retention and employee engagement.
- Develop and manage human resources objectives, policies and procedures to accomplish CRISTA’s strategic objectives.
- Provide leadership of CRISTA’s Total Rewards philosophy and help manage CRISTA’s retirement and benefits programs, compensation system and pay policies.
- Collaborate with IT to develop and maintain an HR systems strategy – driving change when needed to meet growth goals and needs.
- Collaborate with CRISTA’s General Counsel as needed
- Lead and oversee the human resources functions by managing the annual HR cycle and leading the HR team:
- Talent Acquisition
- Total Rewards
- Employee Relations
- HR Operations and Systems
- Compliance and Reporting
- Build the CRISTA employment brand through effective employee relations practices, communication, reporting, processes and systems.
- Ensure policies, procedures and expectations are communicated clearly and regularly.
- Create a positive HR experience for managers and employees by:
- Being approachable and responsive to questions and concerns.
- Regularly communicating with managers and employees to understand needs and challenges.
- Seeking feedback about their experience.
- Fostering a positive work environment.
- Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, staff and customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith, Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC) and core values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- HR Manager, HR Business Partner SL, HCMS & Data Specialist, Benefits Administrator, HR Generalist
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CHRIST CENTERED
- Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
- Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
- Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
- Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
- Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
- Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
- Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Organizational Behavior/Development, Psychology, or related degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years of human resources experience at the Director level or above with significant experience in employee relations, compensation, benefits planning and administration, leadership development, etc.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
- Certificate in Human Resources Management from an accredited institution and/or PHR.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- Ability to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, staff and customers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- 10+ at the Director level or above with significant experience in employee relations, compensation, benefits planning and administration, leadership development, etc.
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION
CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.
Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.
Source : CRISTA Ministries
