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The HR Administrator provides comprehensive support for the Human Resources department by managing core HR functions, assisting the Director of HR, administering payroll and benefits, and fostering positive employee relations. This role requires an initiative-taking and detail-oriented professional who can maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Key Functions
1. Human Resources Functions:

Recruitment & Hiring:
o Manages recruitment efforts by posting jobs, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews.
o Collaborates with department managers to determine skills and competencies required for open positions.
o Oversees employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including conducting orientations, preparing documentation, and managing exit interviews.

Employee Administration:
o Administers payroll, benefits, and leave policies.
o Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
o Ensures compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and church regulations.
o Coordinates employee training and development programs, creating registrations, tracking participation, and outcome.

Documentation & Communication:
o Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee records.
o Manages employment-related inquiries, referring sensitive matters to the Director of HR.

2. HR Administrative Functions: Serves as support for the Director of Human Resources.
o Scheduling: Schedules meetings and reserves rooms.
o Registrations: Creates and manages registrations for HR special programs/events.
o Event Planning: Plans and executes monthly birthday/anniversary parties and biannual New Hire Luncheon with Mark Sorensen.
o Special Projects: Manages special projects as assigned by the Director of HR.

3. Payroll and Benefits Administration Functions: Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll, manages employee compensation, and oversees benefits programs to support staff well-being and compliance. This is a shared function with the HR Generalist. Responsibilities include:

o Payroll Processing: Accurately calculates employee wages, salaries, overtime, and deductions. Ensures payroll is processed on schedule and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Manages payroll-related inquiries and resolves discrepancies promptly.
o Benefits Administration: Administers employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave policies. Conducts benefits enrollment and serves as a liaison between employees and benefits providers. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
o Reporting and Documentation: Maintains accurate payroll and benefits records, including tax forms and compliance documentation. Generates and submits required reports to government agencies, leadership, and external partners.
o Employee Support: Educates employees about available benefits and assists them with enrollment, changes, or claims processes.
4. General Employee Relations: focuses on fostering a positive and productive work environment by addressing employee concerns, promoting fair practices, and building strong relationships between staff and leadership.
o Employee Support: Acts as the first point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and issues, escalating matters, as necessary.
o Policy Communication: Educates employees and supervisors on workplace policies, procedures, and expectations. Promoting a culture aligned with our core values

• Exemplify the core values of The Woodlands Methodist Church:
1. Live Faithfully
2. Love Compassionately
3. Embody Integrity
4. Offer Encouragement
5. Remain Teachable
6. Be Accountable
7. Multiply Yourself
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related course of study.
• Minimum two (2) years of prior HR experience in a mid-sized organization, providing HR support to multiple internal clients and business functions.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and church management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.