Director of Human Resources

The Evangelical Free Church of America National Office seeks an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead people strategy and HR operations in a faith-driven organization. This on-site role in Minneapolis directs recruiting, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, payroll, and policy development to support organizational directives and cultivate a healthy office culture that reflects EFCA values.

Location

Minneapolis, MN (onsite)

Compensation

USD 110,000 - 125,000 per year

Overview

As a full-time Director of Human Resources, you will shape HR strategy for the EFCA National Office, overseeing key functions including recruiting, performance management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, payroll, and policy development. The role emphasizes aligning HR initiatives with the church’s mission and fostering a positive, mission-aligned workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational leadership that promotes a healthy, engaged, and mission-aligned office culture.
• Serve as a trusted resource to staff and leadership, balancing employee advocacy with organizational needs.
• Lead HR strategy across recruiting, hiring, performance management, compensation, and employee development.
• Equip supervisors through training, coaching, and structured performance review processes.
• Oversee benefits administration and ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Maintain and update HR policies and manage organizational compliance reporting.
• Represent HR on key national office teams and committees.
• Provide leadership to HR department staff and oversee HRIS systems and vendor relationships.
• Alignment with and commitment to the mission and values of the EFCA.
• Maturity in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Five years of HR leadership experience with progressive responsibility.
• HR certification preferred (PHR/SPHR or SHRM).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience with UKG Ready HRIS (preferred).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build strong relational trust.
• Skilled in organization, conflict management, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR staff, including performance evaluations and oversight of Senior Payroll Specialist, Full-time HR Administrator, Part-time HR Administrator.

Technologies

UKG Ready HRIS

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• 403(b) match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off