HR Generalist

Position Description: The HR Generalist at Hyde Park Church oversees the daily operations of the human resources department, focusing primarily on managing the end-to-end employee life cycle and administering payroll. Working under the direct supervision of the HR Director, this role provides a supportive environment for all church / school staff. While this position does not directly oversee benefits, the HR Generalist will work closely and collaboratively with our dedicated Benefits Specialist. Job Duties and / or Responsibilities: Employee Life Cycle Management Partner with hiring managers to post positions. While hiring managers will lead the interview process, the HR Generalist will lead the onboarding process. Serve as a trusted point of contact for staff inquiries regarding policy interpretation and workplace culture. Assist the HR Director in resolving employee relations issues and conducting internal reviews. Work alongside supervisors to conduct Healthy Supervision check-ins. Manage the exit process, including conducting exit interviews, processing terminations in the HRIS, and coordinating final payouts with payroll. Place of Business: Hyde Park Church Position Description: The HR Generalist at Hyde Park Church oversees the daily operations of the human resources department, focusing primarily on managing the end-to-end employee life cycle and administering payroll. Working under the direct supervision of the HR Director, this role provides a supportive environment for all church / school staff. While this position does not directly oversee benefits, the HR Generalist will work closely and collaboratively with our dedicated Benefits Specialist. Job Duties and / or Responsibilities: Employee Life Cycle Management Partner with hiring managers to post positions. While hiring managers will lead the interview process, the HR Generalist will lead the onboarding process. Serve as a trusted point of contact for staff inquiries regarding policy interpretation and workplace culture. Assist the HR Director in resolving employee relations issues and conducting internal reviews. Work alongside supervisors to conduct Healthy Supervision check-ins. Manage the exit process, including conducting exit interviews, processing terminations in the HRIS, and coordinating final payouts with payroll. Payroll Administration Execute the end-to-end processing of semi-monthly payroll for all full-time, part-time, and seasonal church/school staff. Review and approve digital timecard submissions, tracking PTO, and paid ministry time. Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including managing housing allowance allocations for ordained/ordained-track staff. Coordinate closely with the Benefits Specialist to seamlessly transition new hires from onboarding to benefits enrollment, and ensure payroll deductions accurately reflect benefits selections. Work alongside Benefits Specialist and payroll representative to update new benefit amounts in payroll. Maintain accurate, up-to-date digital employee files and HRIS data. Assist the HR Director with compliance audits, handbook updates, and required workplace reporting. Minimum Qualifications: 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a heavy emphasis on full-cycle HR and hands-on payroll processing. Experience working within a church, non-profit, or faith-based organization is highly preferred. Bachelor’s degree is required. SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a strong plus. Experience navigating modern HRIS and payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Paycom). Exceptional communication skills and the emotional intelligence required to handle sensitive staff matters with absolute discretion. A strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Hyde Park Church/School. Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr