Employee Relations Specialist

Gateway Church Poulsbo • Poulsbo, WA

12d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist at Gateway is a part-time role, focused on onboarding, record management, HR support, and training coordination. The role ensures efficient HR operations, contributing to a positive employee experience and supporting the overall mission of Gateway. As a member of the Gateway OneTeam, you will support and demonstrate an understanding of the church’s mission: Presenting Hope and Developing People. Key qualifications include possessing a character that reflects biblical godliness, demonstrating a meaningful, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active involvement in a local body of Christian believers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent HR or administrative experience considered.
• 3+ years’ experience in HR support, employee relations, or client-service HR role.
• Knowledge of HR processes, payroll systems (Paylocity preferred), and benefits administration.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must have a passion and skillset for building and maintaining processes and procedures
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage job descriptions, postings, and recruitment activities, including candidate tracking and communication.
• Support the candidate process, verifying director compliance with reference checks, interview scheduling standards, and ensuring candidates move through the hiring process efficiently.
• Prepare and manage offer letters, conduct background checks, and oversee onboarding workflows (including key distribution, alarm access, welcome letters, and IT coordination).
• Process employee changes such as job updates, compensation adjustments, and supervisor assignments.
• Assist with the offboarding process for departing employees.
• Coordinate director and supervisor training, distribute HR resources, support timecard management, and provide guidance for working in Paylocity.
• Maintain accurate and organized employee records, including filing, record keeping, and documentation of HR processes, and assist the HR Director with employee reports and audits.
• Provide support for employee questions, such as holiday days, etc.
• Responsible for procurement and tracking of birthdays, work anniversaries, and other employee milestone gifts and celebrations.
• Schedule and coordinate conference rooms for HR Director meetings.
• Support and complete other HR duties as required

Benefits

• Sick, Vacation, and Holiday pay
• EMP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition discount at all Crosspoint Christian School campuses, including the Learning Center
• 403b Plan (Employee Contribution)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level