Mission Statement: Calling the Christian-ish to Become Passionate Servants of Jesus Christ

At St. Andrew, we are a community of people seeking to live more like Jesus every day and to learn in deeper ways what it means to follow his teachings, live in community, and serve the world.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Assistant will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Office. This role supports human resource strategies including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, performance management, and employee engagement, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and employment laws. The HR Assistant promotes a culture of care, professionalism, and mission alignment and is a partner in ministry helping to fulfill the mission and vision of St. Andrew Methodist Church.

Essential Functions

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
403(b)
Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
St. Andrew Preschool Tuition Discount
36.5 hour work week, remote work on Fridays

Recruitment & Onboarding

Assist with the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, screening candidates, coordinating interviews and tracking applicant status
Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process
Coordinate pre-hire activities by working with IT, Facilities, and hiring managers to ensure readiness
Conduct background checks, verify employee eligibility, schedule first-day activities and assist with onboarding tasks

Payroll & Benefits Administration

Review timecards, prepare payroll and submit for review; assist employees with payroll-related questions
Assist with benefits enrollment, respond to employee inquiries, and process benefits changes
Review monthly benefits invoicing and submit for approval

Employee Relations & Engagement

Support the annual performance review process
Assist with planning and execution of employee engagement events, including logistics, communications, and follow-up surveys
Participate in the Staff Development Team to support initiatives that build community and morale

HR Operations & Compliance

Monitor the HR and Resume Inboxes daily
Respond to employment verification requests and PSLF requests
Maintain accurate and organized employee records and HR data systems
Support annual audit requests and ensure HR documentation meets compliance standards
Stay current with changes in employment law, HR trends, and regulatory requirements
Represent HR positively across the church, interacting with staff, visitors, and congregation
Attend staff chapel and team meetings as required

Competencies

Microsoft Office, intermediate Excel skills
Ministry Platform
Paycom
Confidentiality
Organized
Flexible

Required Education and Experience

Associate degree or higher
2+ years of HR experience
Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a non-exempt full-time position at 36.5 hours per week. Work hours are Monday – Thursday in the office, 8:30-5:00 and Friday remote, 8:30-1:00. Occasional Sunday work is required around large events.

Learn more at: www.standrewmethodist.org

St. Andrew Methodist Church

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