Fractional HR Manager (Texas-Based)

This is a remote position.

OVERVIEW

Ministry HR Group is a Texas-based HR Consulting firm focusing on providing inviting, Biblically-based Human Resources solutions for  non-profit organizations who have Christian values and engaging, caring cultures.  We support specialized HR programs such as hiring for Statement of Faith alignment, Biblical conduct expectations, ministerial exceptions, sabbatical leave, parsonage compensation, Christian health benefit programs and more.

We are seeking a Fractional HR Manager to provide strategic HR Leadership roles for our clients.  The role is Texas-based remote with some travel to the Dallas, Texas area.

The Fractional HR Manager will support our clients by leading HR strategies, coaching, and HR staff mentorship. Acting as a consulting member of the client organizations’ management teams, the role advises on best people practices within wisdom and Christian ministry context.  We support all areas of Human Resources for our clients, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, performance management, employee engagement, policies and compliance, Christian ministry guidance, and more. This role balances many areas to be successful: warmth within guidelines; ministry within government laws; truth and kindness; time, quality and cost; and client needs with best practices.

Please note that this Contract position is mostly remote with some on-site meetings in Dallas, Texas. Working hours occur Monday through Friday, 15-35 hours per week.  Hours will fluctuate based on client load. The Contractor must be available for frequent daytime meetings. This position reports to the CEO / Co-Founder at Ministry HR Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Fractional HR Management for up to 4 Christian ministry clients simultaneously
  
• Work with clients’ Leadership to create rapport and trust
  
• Design, implement and maintain HR programs in collaboration with client leadership
  
• Advise on Employee Relations issues 
  
• Ensure HR compliance in all HR programs across most states
  
• ​Always be learning, innovating, creating, and reaching for new ways to engage people in the client mission
  
• Architect and implement HRIS systems for clients
  
• Provide in-house advice and support to Ministry HR Group team members
  
• Actively participate in Ministry HR Group meetings as needed
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 7 years as HR Manager, including leading change in all areas of HR
  
• A minimum of 5 years of HR experience at a Christian ministry, with expertise in Biblically-based application of HR, preferred.
  
• A Bachelors degree in Human Resources or Business Leadership, or equivalent HR experience
  
• Hold a current US-based Professional HR certification (SHRM or HRCI preferred)
  
• Consulting experience is an asset
  
• Proven ability to lead a wide variety of HR programs
  
• Proven ability to coach and guide Executives on best people practices
  
• Advanced skills in Google Suite, with the ability to quickly learn new software systems 
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication and group presentation skills
  
• Desire and ability to learn new ways of addressing HR issues
  
• Proven ability to innovate and create new programs
  
• Ability to consistently provide high quality, detailed and accurate work product
  
• High social intelligence and ability to discern appropriateness of performance and behavior and coach others to do the same
  
• Ability to lead by example with positive and professional behavior in every situation
  
• Ability to find and accurately apply Biblical references in HR coaching, materials and communication
  
• Consistently maintain a Professional Remote Office and appearance
  
• Must reside in the state of Texas, within 100 miles of Dallas, Texas
  

• Focus on extremely confidential, sensitive and emotional issues for several hours at a time
  
• Focus and analyze large spreadsheets, databases and reports of complex data for up to 4 hours at a time
  
• Maintain calm, focused and objective leadership in stressful, demanding or conflict-heavy situations for up to 4 hours per day