Human Resources Professional | Woodbury

Woodbury Lutheran Church (WLC) is seeking a part-time experienced HR professional to lead and manage Human Resources. This role requires strong communication skills, a broad understanding of employment law, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while supporting both organizational and employee needs.

Cultural Requirements/Expectations: Live out Biblical principles and uphold the core values of WLC. Examples include:
• Commitment to follow Jesus
• Participate in worship and a WLC small group regularly
• Generously support WLC ministries with time, talent, and resources
• Set appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity
• Solidly gets, agrees with, and lives our Values...fun, healthy, humble, hungry, MacGyver.

Primary Responsibilities
• Lead full-cycle recruitment and staffing (posting, screening, interviewing, offers, pre-employment checks).
• Serve as HR advisor to the department leaders and WLC Staff on employment law, policies, and employee relations.
• Maintain and update personnel policies and procedures.
• Manage compensation and bene􀏐its programs; partner with Concordia Benefits on plan design, cost-share recommendations, open enrollment, and ongoing administration.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, benefits enrollments, changes, and retirement benefits.
• Administer leave programs (ex. FMLA, Minnesota PFML); ensure legal compliance and consistency.
• Advise leaders on performance management, discipline, and termination; ensure compliance with WLC policies and law.
• Support and/or assist with investigations regarding misconduct, harassment, or discrimination claims.
• Develop and/or coordinate training for supervisors, including PT team leaders.
• Stay current in HR best practices and legal changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Personal Growth and Development: The Accounts Payable Clerk will continue to grow personally and professionally by:
• Attain and Maintain Spiritual, Relational, Emotional, and Physical Heath
• Set and measure goals for personal growth and job performance on quarterly basis
• Obtain job-specific training/certification as required

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Public Administration or related 􀏐field.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Preferred
• Experience writing HR policies, managing compensation/classification.
• Experience applying FMLA, ADA, Pay Equity, MN Veterans Preference, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail; strong time management and independent work skills.
• Sound judgment, strong discretion/confidentiality.
• Ability to explain complex HR concepts clearly.
• Competent with HRIS and standard business software, ADP, Quickbooks.
• Thorough knowledge of HR practices, compliance, and employment law.

Work Environment
• 15 hours per week (M-F); Flexible schedule
• Salaried position

Contact: careers@wlc.church