Director of Human Resources (Volunteer)

About Greater IMPACT Church

Greater IMPACT Church exists to connect people to God, develop them through discipleship, and empower them to serve with purpose. As a growing digital-first church preparing for future physical campuses, our mission is to build a Christ-centered community rooted in excellence, integrity, and impact.

Position Summary

The Volunteer Director of Human Resources (HR) provides leadership and oversight for the church’s human resource functions, ensuring a healthy, supportive, and legally compliant work environment. This individual helps develop and maintain policies, procedures, and practices that align with the church’s mission and values while supporting staff and volunteers in their service to the ministry.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain and update personnel files, job descriptions, and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., background checks, recordkeeping, labor laws).
• Develop and update employee and volunteer handbooks as needed.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Assist in recruiting, screening, and onboarding new staff and key volunteers.
• Help ministry leaders create clear job descriptions and fair, consistent hiring practices.
• Coordinate orientation for new hires to communicate church policies, mission, and culture.

Employee & Volunteer Relations

• Provide guidance to staff and ministry leaders on HR-related issues and conflict resolution.
• Support healthy communication and teamwork among church staff.
• Promote a positive and encouraging work environment.

Training & Development

• Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers.
• Ensure church leaders receive training on topics such as child protection, workplace safety, and inclusive leadership.

Policy & Process Improvement

• Review and recommend updates to HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Partner with church leadership to develop fair and transparent systems for evaluations and feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources, personnel management, or organizational leadership (professional HR certification a plus).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of employment laws and HR best practices (or willingness to learn).
• Committed follower of Jesus Christ who aligns with the church’s mission and values.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and digital HR management tools preferred.

Spiritual & Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates Christian character and integrity.
• Exhibits a servant-hearted attitude and commitment to ministry excellence.
• Works collaboratively with staff and volunteers to build a healthy church culture.

Work Type

Hybrid (remote majority with occasional in-person meetings or events in Severn, MD).