Director of Human Resources

Mount Zion Baptist Church•Nashville, TN

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Mt. Zion Baptist Church is seeking an experienced, strategic, and faith-aligned Director of Human Resources to lead our HR department. This role is responsible for overseeing all human resources operations, strategy, and compliance to support the church's staff and ministry goals. The HR Director will champion an organizational culture rooted in biblical principles while managing talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, and leadership development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive human resources work experience, with at least 3–5 years in a dedicated leadership or management role
Comprehensive insight into church operations, ministry structures, non-profit compliance, and biblical principles governing workplace conduct.
Mastery of human resource planning, talent acquisition pipelines, organizational development, and strategic workforce design.
Strong understanding of performance management frameworks, accountability metrics, and leadership development programs.
Advanced knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and specific platform workflows like ADP Workforce Now.
Ability to align traditional human resource strategies with the spiritual mission, vision, and operational goals of the church.
Proven capability to design and deliver professional development modules and leadership training for ministry staff.
Ability to rigorously audit employee handbooks, manage precise employee files, and mitigate organizational risk.
Ability to exercise extreme discretion, integrity, and situational sensitivity when handling confidential employee matters.
Active and visible commitment to Christian faith and values, with a strong willingness to support the mission and ministry of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Exceptional emotional intelligence, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential situations with extreme discretion and integrity.
Strong knowledge of HRIS systems, payroll software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Human Resources / Organizational Leadership)
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP)
Prior experience with ADP (Workforce Now)
Prior experience managing human resources within a church, large non-profit, or faith-based organization

Responsibilities

Align human resources strategies with the overall mission, vision, and spiritual values of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and ministry directors on all workforce-related decisions.
Ensure organizational compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws, as well as church-specific regulations.
Maintain accurate employee files and lead the annual review of employee handbooks and organizational policies.
Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for ministry, administrative, and operations staff.
Develop strategic sourcing pipelines to attract high-caliber talent who share the church's mission.
Direct the onboarding and offboarding processes.
Cultivate a healthy, collaborative, and spiritually uplifting workplace culture.
Serve as a mediator to resolve staff grievances and conflict with empathy and confidentiality.
Design and manage competitive compensation structures and comprehensive benefits packages (including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off).
Collaborate with the finance department on annual payroll budgets.
Implement robust performance evaluation systems that encourage growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Identify training needs and deliver professional development opportunities for staff and ministry leaders.
Other duties assigned