Young Life · 2 weeks ago
Human Resources Director - Africa & The Middle East
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expYoung Life is a mission-driven organization seeking to enhance its human resources capabilities. The Director of Human Resources Mission Support will collaborate with leaders to implement HR practices, advise on talent management, and cultivate a strong organizational culture aligned with the organization's values.
ConsultingCRMInformation TechnologyLeisureRecreation
Responsibilities
Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, study, prayer, and worship
Ensure that all Young Life work is designed and carried out with an awareness of and in alignment with Young Life’s Values and Methods
Develop strong spiritual disciplines and accountability considering possible distance supervision and travel schedule
Be a visible, present 'Culture Carrier.'
Lead, shape, and advance Young Life’s culture and core mission
Elevate the collective capability of the HR organization
Make employee engagement a frictionless activity, which yields deep insights and effective actions
Build strong relationships with field, camping, and mission services leaders, providing coaching to staff on HR processes and programs, driving standardization and best practices
Manage and administer employee relations with timely support and care, ensuring proper retention of documentation
Support the performance management and compensation processes. (i.e., calibration, reporting and performance/pay differentiation)
Provide and support field, camping and mission services with standardization of talent management processes, including recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and retention
Provide leadership coaching and support on workforce strategy and development of talent pipeline
Provide performance management coaching to supervisors throughout the year including mid-year reviews, development planning, and the performance improvement process (PIP) as needed
Support successful execution of on boarding and off boarding for staff as they transition
Shape the culture by instilling a value of best practices in local employment, labor and/or government agency understanding, and labor laws
Driving a 'total Mission First' mindset to ensure leaders and teams are working in an increasingly integrated way
Embracing and leading a culture that is diverse, equitable, and ensures a sense of belonging for staff
In partnership with Learning & Leadership and the Global VP of Organizational Health & Belonging, ensure that all departments, regions and divisions have effective D.E.B. (Diversity, Equity and Belonging) plans
Lead internal investigations in partnership with Service Center based SMEs (i.e. legal or audit)
Support staff in understanding and complying with the various HR policies
Work closely with the various HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Talent, HR Operations, Mission Care & Enrichment, and Organizational Health & Belonging to bring tools and support to staff in consistent ways
Manage and oversee HR staff (as assigned), providing training, supervision, evaluations and assignment of tasks
Regularly support and encourage the spiritual needs of Young Life staff and volunteers through sharing God’s Word and your testimony
Engage in times of Bible study with fellow staff and volunteers
Engage in times of prayer with fellow staff and volunteers
Consider and incorporate God’s call to evangelism into every aspect of your responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated proficiency in HR technical skills and core HR competencies with experience in performance management, talent development, talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, coaching, employee development and driving sustainable process improvements
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and maintain confidentiality with a strong sense of integrity and ethics
Demonstrated ability to build and strengthen positive relationships within mission services, camping, field, the HR team, and legal partners, peers, and leaders across the mission
Ability to influence without formal authority and consultative method
Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions in a manner consistent with position requirements, local labor law and Young Life's mission statement and values
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities
Ability to execute initiatives in a timely manner with high quality
Strong business acumen, leadership, integration, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Bachelor's degree required
Actively pursuing a relationship with Jesus
Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines in the context of active participation in a church community and develop a vibrant spiritual life that includes time for solitude, reflection, Bible study, worship and prayer
Motivate and achieve results through prayer, integrity and strong supervision
Commit to the highest standards of personal conduct, and personal and business integrity
Collaborate and work together to meet commitments to supervisor(s), peers, staff and volunteers
Build productive, collaborative relationships and thrive comfortably in dynamic environments where strong leadership and a “can do” attitude will make the difference
Demonstrate outstanding communication skills (a good listener who is pragmatic, straightforward, articulate and open), business acumen, emotional intelligence, and a learning posture
Has a sense of urgency - A driver; owns the results; fast-paced; high capacity
Maintain a solution-focused posture by working toward alignment; simplifying the complex; leans into challenge; takes action
Possess a global mindset that allows for effective work in diverse cultures
Skilled at equipping and building teams that reflect the worldwide body of Christ
Possess qualities consistent with the Young Life Values: The Gospel, Scripture, All Kids, Ecumenical, Diversity, Health, Stewardship
10-15% travel required
Preferred
8+ years of experience preferred with HR functions such as recruitment, hiring, onboarding, compensation and evaluation; or in a HR generalist role
3+ years of experience serving as a Young Life staff member or volunteer
PHR, SPHR, CIPD or similar certification desired
Masters preferred
Company
Young Life
Young Life is a world class organization for adolescents.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Billy Boyle
Chief Operating Officer
Marty Caldwell
SVP/Chief Foundation Officer
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