Human Resource Generalist

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Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

At Young Life, our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We invite you to join us in this life-changing work, building relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, known, and loved.

Essential Duties:

Spiritual Development

• Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, study, prayer, and corporate worship.
• Ensure that all Young Life work is designed and carried out with an awareness of and in alignment with Young Life’s Values and Methods.
• Develop strong spiritual disciplines and personal accountability.

Human Resource Delivery

• Build a strong relationship with Mission Leaders by providing timely and professional support on HR processes, procedures and policies to drive standardization and best practices.
• Support the HR Director Team in building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and ensures a sense of belonging for staff and volunteers.
• Support Mission Leaders with resources and guidance on orientation and onboarding for new hires.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including, but not limited to: Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Talent Development, and Workday Intake.
  • Employee Relations: Consult on conflict resolution, employee discipline, and employee recognition in alignment with our policies.
  • Employee Engagement: Facilitate open channels for employees to voice their opinions, concerns, and suggestions in an environment that is welcome, comfortable and safe. Respond to communications in a timely manner (24 hours or less) and support the HR Directors with announcing HR updates to mission partners as needed.
  • Investigations: Partner with the HR Directors to ensure investigations are conducted with fairness and consistency. Perform intake and clearly document evidence and facts surrounding complaints.
  • Workday HR Support: Support the field team and mission services on initial intake of workday calls and provide solutions by serving as a liaison for researching, analyzing and providing a resolution to employee requests.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and programs for the field and mission services as assigned.
• Process employee requests, provide relevant information, and provide a timely response (initial response within 24 hours of receipt of communication). Proactively collaborate with other HR team members as needed to ensure quality service is provided.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Support staff members with all Workday HR functions by providing coaching and ensuring a uniform standard of usage.
• Perform other duties