Human Resources Director

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT WOODDALE CHURCH

Wooddale Church is a multigenerational, Bible-teaching church in Minnesota with campuses in Eden Prairie, Edina, and the University of Minnesota. Wooddale Church has a rich history and a future of sharing the Gospel locally and globally by planting churches, supporting global partners, and serving its local community.

The successful candidate will have enthusiasm for and a commitment to our vision, mission, and core values (see https : / / wooddale.org / about / beliefs / ), including a full affirmation of our beliefs, and will have a commitment to active participation in the worship and community life of Wooddale Church.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of all HR functions across Wooddale Church. This role is responsible for the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of HR operations, ensuring alignment with both professional best practices and the spiritual mission of the Church.

As a trusted advisor to staff, pastors, and executive leadership, the HR Director plays a pivotal role in fostering a healthy, mission-aligned workplace culture. The position requires a unique blend of strategic insight and operational execution, in leading initiatives in recruitment, compensation, benefits, talent development, and organizational culture in ways that reflect Wooddale’s commitment to honoring God by making more disciples for Jesus Christ.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-minded HR professional to engage in every facet of human resources while shaping a Christ-centered, people-first culture that supports the flourishing of staff and ministries alike.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Organization, Employee Relations & Culture Stewardship

• Partner with leadership to strategically align human resource processes and initiatives to the organizational culture, mission, and vision of Wooddale Church
• Design and execute HR initiatives to address organizational change and improvements.
• Promote a culture of belonging, spiritual integrity, and mutual respect.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for conflict resolution and performance concerns.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes that reflect the church’s values.
• Lead and execute annual employee engagement review processes.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Administer all leave programs such as FMLA or personal leaves.
• Implement performance review systems tailored to ministry and operations roles.
• Create development pathways and training programs that provide internal development opportunities for staff growth and succession.

2. Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning

3. Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

4. Policy Development, HR Operations & Systems

QUALIFICATIONS

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Chief Financial Officer

Oversees an HR Generalist

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK & TRAVEL

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Wooddale Church offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees working 40+ hours, including options to select Medical (30+ hours), Dental, Life / AD&D, HSA, Flex, LTD, as well as optional Vision, Life / AD&D, STD, a Health & Wellness Plan, and a 403(b) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting. The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or list in full the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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