HR Director for Christian Ministry

JVMI • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

At JVMI we are a Christian ministry with the goal of proclaiming the Gospel of Yeshua (Jesus) to the Jew first just as Romans 1:16 states. We are committed to advancing God's Kingdom through meaningful ministry, innovative programs, and a Christ-centered workplace. We are looking for a dedicated HR leader to help build a strong, thriving, and spiritually grounded team. Position Summary: The HR Director will lead the day-to-day human resources operations while supporting the strategic vision of the Ministry. This role works closely with the Chief People Officer and the HR team to ensure a culture of excellence, compliance, and engagement. The ideal candidate is both a seasoned HR professional and a servant leader, bringing operational expertise, strategic insight, and a heart for ministry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, or related field, or a combination of education and professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP).
• Ten or more years of broad HR leadership experience, including personnel management.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws (EEOC, Title VII, FLSA, ADA, FMLA) and ability to apply them to real-world situations.
• Strong relationship-building skills and proven ability to partner with leaders and staff at all levels.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate biblical principles and ministry values into HR leadership.
• A personal commitment to Christ-centered living and alignment with the Ministry's Statement of Faith.
• A servant-hearted approach to leadership, fostering a healthy, spiritually grounded workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Administer the annual benefits open enrollment process and manage HR-related vendors and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws while aligning HR practices with the Ministry's mission and values.
• Support leadership and staff with coaching, development, and guidance rooted in biblical principles.
• Design and implement programs that enhance employee engagement, culture, and organizational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Be part of a small but mighty team that directly impacts the growth and sustainability of ministry programs.
• Opportunity to shape HR strategy, culture, and operations in a Christ-centered organization.
• Work alongside passionate leaders committed to servant leadership and spiritual growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director