HR Recruiting and OnBoarding Manager

Christ Church of Oak Brook•Oak Brook, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

What if you could own the most defining 91 days in someone’s employment experience at Christ Church? We believe those first moments matter—deeply. From the instant a role is posted to the completion of a new employee’s first 91 days, we are forming not just impressions, but identity, belonging, and calling. We are seeking an exceptional HR Recruiting & Onboarding Manager to lead and elevate this entire journey. This role is more than recruiting and onboarding—it is end-to-end stewardship of the new employee experience. You will develop and coordinate a seamless, high-impact experience that begins with a compelling job posting and carries through interviews, hiring, orientation, and the critical first three months of vocation. Every touchpoint—every email, every conversation, every first day—will reflect clarity, care, and excellence. You’ll partner with leaders across the church to ensure we’re not just hiring well—but welcoming well, equipping well, and launching people into meaningful ministry with intention. In this role, you will: Own the full lifecycle of the new employee journey—from job posting to day 91 Design a compelling, values-aligned recruiting experience that attracts the right people Lead a thoughtful and energizing onboarding process that builds clarity, confidence, and connection Shape the first 91 days into a purposeful pathway of integration, development, and belonging Equip leaders to engage new hires with consistency, care, and accountability Ensure operational excellence and legal compliance at every step We’re looking for someone who sees those first 91 days as sacred ground—where culture is formed, expectations are set, and people begin to live out their calling. If you are energized by building experiences that are both strategic and deeply personal, and you’re ready to shape how people enter and engage in a thriving ministry, we’d love to meet you. Come design the journey that turns a candidate into a teammate—and a job into a calling. The HR Recruiting & Onboarding Manager position exists to welcome, equip, and steward people into meaningful work and ministry by leading the full lifecycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding within the organization. Rooted in a theology of vocation and hospitality, this role ensures that every candidate and new employee experiences clarity, care, and excellence—from first contact through full integration—while maintaining legal compliance, operational rigor, and alignment with the mission and values of the organization.

Requirements

HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent) strongly preferred
3–5 years of experience in recruiting, onboarding, or HR operations
Demonstrated experience managing HR systems
Experience in a church, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization
Experience designing internship or early-career programs
Working knowledge of employment compliance, including I-9s, immigration requirements, and contractor classification
Strong organizational and project-management skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple searches and onboarding processes simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
High degree of discretion, confidentiality, and ethical judgment
Alignment with the mission, values, and faith commitments of the organization
Ability to integrate professionalism, hospitality, and pastoral sensitivity
Commitment to fostering a culture of dignity, clarity, and belonging for staff and candidates
Support and model individual spiritual formation i.e. Worship, Grow and Serve. (Weekly worship, prayer, scripture reading, small group, volunteering/service, etc.).
Regularly attends worship and participates in ministry events at Christ Church or a Christ Church campus unless exempted by Christ Church leadership.
Seeks opportunities and participates in authentic worship, exalting and enjoying God as one of life’s greatest purposes and pleasures.
Lives as an attractive witness, living to draw others to Christ in personal, daily mission.
Intentionally seeks to become like Jesus, growing purposefully and intentionally.
Values and contributes to genuine community, doing life together with colleagues and congregation.
Enrolls in genuine service, living a life of service, humility and generosity.
Engages fully in life-changing love by loving people extravagantly
Detail-oriented with high capacity to manage multiple projects at high level of detail and organization.
Desire to continuously learn and serve others.
Honest and trustworthy.
Integrity for work habits and results.
Ability to discern needs and respond appropriately, sensitively and proactively.
Appreciation for own and others’ giftedness.
Ongoing desire and effort to grow more Christ-like in character.
Able to keep high degree of confidentiality.
High degree of professionalism.
Approachable and accessible.
Desire to continuously learn and serve others
Ability to multi-task and maintain composure under pressure.
Able to maintain absolute confidentiality.
Present as Approachable and accessible.
Communicates with clarity and warmth across diverse audiences
Demonstrates integrity, humility, and alignment with Christ Church’s values
Collaborates effectively across teams and ministries
Organizes and prioritizes work to meet goals with excellence
Learns quickly and adapts to new tools, systems, and challenges
Coaches and develops others, bringing out the best in people
Resolves conflicts constructively and maintains healthy relationships
Innovates and improves ministry systems to better serve people

Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of the new employee journey—from job posting to day 91
Design a compelling, values-aligned recruiting experience that attracts the right people
Lead a thoughtful and energizing onboarding process that builds clarity, confidence, and connection
Shape the first 91 days into a purposeful pathway of integration, development, and belonging
Equip leaders to engage new hires with consistency, care, and accountability
Ensure operational excellence and legal compliance at every step
Lead end-to-end recruiting efforts, including posting, screening, interviewing, reference checks, background checks, and hiring coordination for employees, interns, and contractors.
Design and manage a consistent, mission-aligned onboarding and orientation experience that integrates new hires culturally, spiritually, and operationally.
Ensure accurate and timely completion and maintenance of I-9s, immigration documentation, independent contractor records, employee files, and related compliance requirements.
Administer recruiting and onboarding workflows within Paycom and other HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, audit readiness, and process efficiency.
Manage 90-day evaluations, exit interviews, recognition touchpoints, and transition processes that provide insight, care, and organizational learning.
Manage recruiting logistics including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and hiring timelines
Conduct or coordinate initial screenings and structured interviews
Facilitate reference checks and background checks in accordance with policy
Partner with hiring managers to ensure role clarity, alignment, and fair selection practices
Support workforce pipelines, including intentional internship programs
Coordinate orientation sessions, materials, schedules, and presenters
Ensure completion of onboarding tasks prior to and during the first 90 days
Partner with supervisors to support early engagement and retention
Track and administer 90-day evaluations and feedback loops
Maintain employee files in compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards
Manage I-9 verification, immigration compliance, and independent contractor documentation
Support OSHA documentation and compliance tracking
Ensure data integrity within Paycom and related systems
Support the Recognition Team by coordinating milestones and onboarding-related celebrations
Conduct exit interviews and synthesize insights for leadership and HR planning
Ensure offboarding processes are completed accurately, pastorally, and professionally