YouVersion · 3 hours ago
Central Team Leader - Human Resources
Edmond, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expYouVersion is a part of Life.Church, which aims to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. The Central Team Leader of Human Resources is responsible for casting vision and directing the HR team's strategies, ensuring compliance, and enhancing retention efforts to support the church's mission.
EdTechEducationInternetReligion
Responsibilities
Partner with Central Group Leader, Staff Operations to shape the overall leadership, vision, and strategic direction of the Human Resources and Staff Operations team
Provide consistent leadership to direct reports through regular one-on-ones, coaching conversations, pastoral care, and clearly communicated expectations aligned to team and organizational goals
Develop and implement individualized growth plans for each team member, tracking progress and removing barriers to help them achieve professional and personal development goals
Analyze workforce and internal staffing trends (e.g., turnover patterns, talent pipeline health, market competitiveness) to inform recruitment strategies and total rewards recommendations
Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators for retention effectiveness, including turnover and churn rates, internal promotions, corrective action trends, and qualitative feedback themes
Present regular retention insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, translating data into actionable next steps
Equip and develop team leaders organization-wide through ongoing training, coaching, and consultation on performance management, compensation philosophy, compliance requirements, and HR policies
Set the vision and lead the strategy for compensation and total rewards programs that attract, retain, and reward top talent in alignment with Life.Church's mission and values
Own the strategy and execution of performance review cycles, including annual reviews, mid-year check-ins, and 90-day onboarding reviews, ensuring consistency and meaningful feedback across the organization
Build and steward critical cross-functional partnerships with Payroll, Legal, Benefits, Recruitment, and organizational leadership teams to ensure alignment and operational excellence
Own and evolve the employer value proposition in partnership with Benefits and Recruitment, ensuring our offerings remain competitive and compelling
Oversee complex employment programs and policies, including visa sponsorship (H-1B, etc.), Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements, and internship program compliance
Lead regular audits of critical HR processes to ensure accuracy and compliance, including average hours worked, state and federal leave administration, and payroll practice
Design and optimize targeted retention strategies for specific campuses, departments, or roles, partnering with the Learning Team to deploy relevant resources and development opportunities
Ensure full compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, proactively identifying and mitigating risk
Qualification
Required
Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and problem solve with innovation
Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change
Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships
Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure and provide vision to projects
Strong leadership skills and understanding on developing and guiding others
High School Diploma or GED
7+ years of related work experience in Human Resources or People Operations
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
SHRM SCP / CP, or PHR / SPHR
Benefits
Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
Casual dress and work environment.
Company
YouVersion
YouVersion is an online Bible engagement application for Android, iOS and Windows 8 operating systems. It is a sub-organization of Life.Church.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bobby Gruenewald
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-09-17
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