Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) is excited to announce our search for our Human Resources Generalist (Recruiting and Training). Our church has over 10,000 members and continues to grow “Building Disciples to Win the World for Christ.” ASBC has over 80 ministries to meet member needs. We seek top performers who can advance the work of the Lord. We seek people who have much to offer and are dedicated servants of God. We also seek those individuals who are upbeat, loyal, resourceful and are dedicated to working to fulfill our mission. This is a full-time, exempt position which reports directly to the Director of Human Resources.

The Human Resources Generalist will serve on a three person HR team supporting approximately 100 staff and growing. The HR Generalist will be responsible for directing ASBC’s staffing functions in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws; organization mission and policies; as well as business and human resources best practices. Additionally, the HR Generalist will strategically plan to assist Alfred Street Baptist Church with attracting and retaining the talent needed to meet organizational goals. The HR Generalist will also coordinate ASBC employee training and support the annual performance management process. This role will require a balanced approach of being able to run independently, while also being a collaborator and team player.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

A Little Bit About You:

• You have a BS degree paired with up to 5 years of experience in a similar capacity, HR certification preferred.
• You are committed to the highest level of confidentiality, have sound judgement, and are able to handle sensitive and confidential information with poise and professionalism.
• You have solid understanding and experience with identifying, screening and presenting qualified applicants to hiring managers; tracking candidates and coaching and guiding hiring managers through the hiring process.
• You have experience working within an ATS system (Clear Company preferred) and can coordinate and maintain ATS, conduct user training for hiring managers, maintain Recruiting Guide and other materials, review and update policies and procedures
• With superior written and verbal communication skills, you can communicate with colleagues at all levels with poise and professionalism.
• Understanding the organization is key, you’re able to effectively manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, and can switch gears in responding to rapidly changing organizational needs

The Nitty Gritty:

Recruiting

• Research, develop, implement and measure effective recruiting and talent acquisition strategies in consultation with the Director, to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for ASBC.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand position requirements/ideal candidate profile and create accurate position descriptions; maintain updated position descriptions.
• Draft and post openings to ASBC website using Clear Company ATS and select additional sites.
• Source candidates using various methods including networking, social media, new job posting sites, etc.
• Conduct reference checks and present offers for full-time and part-time staff.
• Collaborate with the HR Generalist (Benefits and Employee Engagement) to prepare offer letters and initiate onboarding and background checks.
• Provide hiring managers and the HR Director timely and accurate recruiting reports.
• Communicate with applicants in a timely manner and advise candidates on the interview and hiring process, ensuring a positive and effective candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations and maintain knowledge of trends and best practices.

Training and Development

• In collaboration with the HR team and executive leadership, identify and coordinate training sessions (i.e. LinkedIn Learning, ADP Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, Sexual Harassment Prevention and additional ad hoc annual trainings); select and evaluate instructors.
• Recommend training programs to employees and managers to maintain or improve job skills; respond to questions and requests.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.

Other Essential Responsibilities

• Help facilitate the annual merit cycle process and annual performance management process.
• Cross-train with and serve as back-up to Human Resources Generalist (Benefits/Employee Engagement)
• Assist with researching, reviewing, developing, and administering HR policies and programs Critically review and analyze current policies and procedures to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations.
• Serve as project manager for various Recruiting and Training programs and initiatives.
• Resolve employee questions, inquires, complaints or direct them to the appropriate parties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Direct experience screening and interviewing candidates
• Proven knowledge of sourcing techniques including internet, social media, and diversity-oriented sites
• Demonstrated ability to quickly build positive relationships with candidates and deliver a positive applicant experience through proactive, authentic communication and efficient process management
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and best practices, with special emphasis on full life cycle recruiting and the ability to stay up to date on changing laws and regulations
• Creative, innovative, proactive, motivated and results and customer service-oriented
• Willingness to take ownership of and prioritize a wide-range of responsibilities, with changing priorities and a drive for continual improvement
• Critical thinker, able to identify issues and opportunities, provide solutions, and reach consensus with multiple stakeholders
• Act with integrity, use discretion and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to process information quickly and accurately, leading to sound decision making
• Provide consultative, problem-solving support for challenging staffing needs
• Solid technology skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point); experience with Clear Company ATS is a plus or the ability to learn the system quickly
• Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Alfred Street Baptist Church

APPLICATION PROCESS

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system.

Alfred Street Baptist Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspective. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application process should contact careers@alfredstreet.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check and providing proof of full COVID-19 vaccination