Awana Hiring for Human Resources Specialist – Fully Remote at Remote Full Time

REACH KIDS – EQUIP LEADERS – CHANGE THE WORLD
Learn more visit www.Awana.org.
This is a fully remote employment opportunity. Preference for candidates to be located in Western Chicago Suburbs or Nashville, TN.
At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed by the gospel and engaged in Biblical discipleship in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for 70+ years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world, providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth.
Today, God is using Awana to reach over 5.1 million kids in 134 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 68,000 clubs/churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth.
Summary
This position works to advance the ministry of Awana by collaborating with leaders and employees across all levels of the organization to deliver forward-thinking talent management and organizational development strategies.
This HR role will support Awana talent development activities and programs by shepherding a positive and professional employee experience, start to finish, and by being a resource to leadership in talent and team development. This hands-on role will need to be able to flex between strategic and tactical work depending on priorities and needs, as well as apply leadership and coaching skills to build and develop talent.
Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively to curate a professional, positive, and inclusive onboarding experience that engages new hires, acclimates them to our culture, core values, resources, and processes.
• Owns and trains staff on employee development and engagement tools (e.g., 15Five, Syntrio/LMS, Mineral, Gallup). Utilizes reporting features and helps leaders and staff to maximize system capabilities.
• In collaboration with Leadership, develops and implements frameworks, tools and other resources to enhance the employee experience at Awana.
• Works to support unity and team building across the organization through dialogue and engagement.
• Works in collaboration with the leadership team to plan team building activities, outings, and engagement opportunities.
• Manages and facilitates employee recognition programs.
• Assists with stewarding assigned budgets e.g., Training & Education, Service Awards and Employee Events.
• Facilitates and performs recruiting of top talent through various resources, and shepherd’s positive applicant experiences and impressions of our ministry. Represent Awana at Job Fairs as needed.
• In collaboration with the HR and other internal teams, leads and facilitates offboarding processes.
• Cross-trains and may serve as back-up to HR team functions such as compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS.
• Stays current on federal, state and local employment law and regulations, as well as best practices, related to responsibilities.
• Supports, upholds and demonstrates the Awana cultural values in internal and external communications and relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) desired with a concentration in HR, Organizational Development, business or similar from an accredited college or university.
• PHR, SHRM-CP and/or other professional HR certifications a plus.
• 1-3 years’ HR experience preferred; HR experience in a ministry environment a plus.
• Familiarity with team and employee engagement concepts highly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to Human Resources preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to utilize technology to streamline work highly preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills including strong Word and Excel skills; experience with HRIS system(s), ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
• General understanding of the Bible and the Christian church in its various expressions preferred.
• Working knowledge of children and youth inspirational or ministry space including Awana program/product familiarity a plus.

Competencies

• Passionate to see ministry growth and can participate independently and/or as part of a team towards goals.
• Discerning with ability to exercise discretion, and to confidentially handle information, records and issues.
• Proven ability to align with strategic goals, manage competing priorities, balance ministry and business needs, and deliver timely results.
• Ability to portray a patient, caring spirit and demonstrate high EQ (Emotional Quotient/Intelligence) including proven relationship-building, collaboration, active listening and ability to pivot with organizational change.
• Must be resourceful, creative, detail oriented, thorough, and able to navigate detailed processes while caring for employee needs.
• Able to communicate clearly, persuasively and in a caring manner both verbally and in writing; ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, documents and presentations.
• Proven ability to utilize/maximize technology and data systems.
• Able to engage in and professionally advocate for excellent employee experiences while balancing ministry needs.
• Values quality, accuracy, and collaboration; committed to excellence, follow through, and is a life-long learner.

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Spiritual Life*
Must be a born-again Christian. Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Must be in agreement with the Awana Doctrinal Statement. Must be in fellowship with the body of Christ through a local church. Regularly engages in reading the Holy Bible as a guide and standard for living.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person, via phone and/or “zoom”, and in written/electronic form. The employee is also required to regularly utilize computer equipment (e.g., screens and keyboards) to perform work. The employee is required to move about the work environment, including as requested/needed, working from a worksite other than the chosen remote worksite. The employee may be required to travel from time-to-time as well. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Occasional lifting and moving items under 25 lbs. may be required.
Our Benefits for Full-time Team members:

• WFH/Hybrid
• Flexible work schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision (BCBS PPO)
• HSA (employer contribution available)
• 401(k) employer match and fully vested (day one)
• Short/Long-term Disability
• Generous PTO Policy
• Life Insurance
• Great people – great culture – extraordinary mission!

Job Type: Full-time