HR Generalist (Part-time)

First United Methodist Church of Winter Park • Winter Park, FL

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About The Position

First United Methodist Church of Winter Park is a vibrant family, where we share a passion for the Word of God and strive to live and serve in the image of Jesus Christ. Our church ministry is structured around four key pillars: Vibrant Family, Gracious Hosts, Passionate Seekers, and Christ-like Servants. These pillars guide our efforts to expand preaching and music offerings, foster an entrepreneurial spirit, enhance connectional opportunities, strengthen and activate our membership, and align our resources for long-term success. If you are passionate about faith, community, and service, and are looking for a place to grow and contribute, we invite you to join us in our mission. Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized HR Generalist (part-time/20-25 hours per week) to support the Human Resources department in a variety of administrative functions and the execution of day-to-day operations of the HR department. This role is ideal for someone with a service focused working style, who enjoys working behind the scenes to ensure smooth HR operations and compliance. The position will primarily focus on administrative support, documentation, and coordination of HR processes. This position will report to the Chief Operation Officer.

Requirements

• Support FUMCWP's vision, core values and commitment to inclusion, and actively practicing faith.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Human Resources role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience as an HR administrator in a HRIS system, Paylocity experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Post job openings, review resumes, and coordinate interviews for hiring managers.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Create offer letters and administer background checks.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, including orientation and documentation.
• Ensure compliant completion of onboarding paperwork and system setup for new employees.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, IT and facilities to ensure readiness for new hires.
• Facilitate new hire orientation/benefits orientation.
• Track onboarding progress and follow up on outstanding items.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Serve as point of contact with external HR consultants.
• Develop, update, and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Lead employee and leadership training to effectively communicate new and revised policies.
• Design and deliver engaging training sessions, communication, toolkits, and resources to promote understanding and consistent application across the organization.
• HRIS expert; ensures system is set up correctly for employee/manager access, use and scheduling.
• Create job aids and provide support to employees and leaders on how to use the HRIS system.
• Post/update policies.
• Administer and track annual training in system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics for leadership.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and general inquiries.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment processes and distribute relevant materials.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure timely updates in HRIS and with vendors.
• Communicate leave policies and procedures clearly to employees and managers.
• Liaise with insurance providers and third-party administrators to resolve issues.
• Audit benefits invoices and reconcile discrepancies.
• Support wellness initiatives and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Monitor eligibility and enrollment timelines for new hires and life events.
• Ensure COBRA notifications and documentation are processed appropriately.
• Process leave requests (FMLA, ADA, PTO, etc.) and track usage.
• Liaise with benefits providers and payroll as needed.

Benefits

• Part-time position, 20-25 hours per week.
• Flexible working conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED