Human Resources Coordinator or Specialist

Reports to Human Resources Director

Word on Fire’s human resources team has the great privilege of serving Word on Fire employees, who daily give their time and talents to support the work of Bishop Robert Barron and proclaim Christ in the culture. Our team is dedicated to fostering a ministry workplace that both embodies best business practices and is deeply informed by the Gospel and the teachings of Christ’s Church. The Human Resources Coordinator or Specialist will support this work in a wide variety of human resources functions including recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, employee engagement, compliance, and office management.

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
• Complete the full-cycle recruiting process for certain positions, including posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers
• Conduct new employee orientation and effectively onboard new employees
• Draft and edit job descriptions
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, answer benefits questions, and administer benefits changes
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions, escalating concerns when necessary
• Support company-wide employee engagement initiatives such as staff gatherings, wellness programs, and recognition programs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
• Assist in employee relations matters by addressing workplace concerns, facilitating communication between employees and management, and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws
• Generate HR reports related to turnover, headcount, time to fill, and other key metrics
• Assist in payroll processing
• Write internal ministry communications and respond to external inquiries about Word on Fire’s open positions
• Update and manage several Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to maintain accurate employee information
• Maintain office supplies inventory, purchase new supplies, and support other general office management tasks
• Plan and execute ministry events such as holiday parties, team-building activities, and both formal and informal staff gatherings
• Stay updated on HR trends and best practices to recommend process improvements

Requirements
• Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church and its teachings, with an interest in applying scripture and church teachings to HR work, particularly in benefits, policies, and relevant employment laws
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience; in addition, the specialist-level position requires 2 years’ experience in human resources
• Understanding of HR functions, labor laws, and best practices
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
• High levels of interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and practical judgement (common sense)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel occasionally

Desired Qualifications
• Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire
• Experience with HR software and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• 1-2 years’ experience recruiting employment candidates

Mission

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.

Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.

Employee Benefits

Word on Fire offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:
• Competitive compensation
• Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year
• Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
• Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!

United States
Illinois
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