About this role
The Human Resources Department supports the global Church mission as a partner to enable a qualified and engaged workforce to labor diligently in the Lord’s vineyard. The purpose of this role is to support HR core/essential work for an area requiring expert professional knowledge. Employees at this level work with a high degree of latitude, have expert knowledge, and handle the most complex issues and problems.
Accountable to deliver the following and other essential activities within the Europe North Area:
• Talent acquisition activities, including recruitment, job offers, onboarding, and orientation. • HR policy administration, interpretation, and support. • Compensation and benefit administration including issue resolution and communication. • Workforce relations, dispute resolution process, and compliance. • Training and support of managers and employees. • Performance management coaching and calibration • Other essential tasks as assigned. In addition, this position serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to leadership, aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive organizational success through the following tasks:
• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with leadership to assess workforce needs, develop talent strategies, and align HR initiatives with business goals. • Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, addressing workplace concerns, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment. • Change Management: Lead or support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication throughout the process. • Performance Management: Advise managers on goal setting, performance reviews, and employee development plans to enhance individual and team performance. • Talent Acquisition: Collaborate with hiring managers to identify talent needs, participate in recruitment processes. • Learning and Development: Identify training needs and support the implementation of development programs to build organizational capability and employee engagement. • Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze HR metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership, driving data-informed decision-making. • Policy and Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, local labor laws, and HR best practices, providing guidance to managers and employees as needed. • Succession Planning: Support leaders in identifying and preparing high-potential talent for future leadership and critical roles within the organization
Required:
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field or CIPD level 5 and extensive professional HR experience or any combination of equivalent education and related work experience • Expert knowledge of HR operations • Familiarity with best practices of HR functions • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications • Key skills and core competencies include the ability to: • Build relationships • Consult with business leaders • Deliver excellent customer service • Coach and develop employees • Analyze and interpret data • Facilitate organizational change • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally through influence and compromise • Resolve employee relations issues
• Candidates must reside, or be willing to relocate, within approximately 90 minutes of the Europe North Area Office in the High Wycombe area, United Kingdom. Minimum 3 days a week in the office is required. Preferred:
• Certification in HR