General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church · 9 hours ago
Chief Officer of Human Resources and Professional Development
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expGeneral Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) is seeking a Chief Officer of Human Resources and Professional Development to lead their human capital strategy. This role involves overseeing HR operations, developing HR strategies, and ensuring compliance and organizational development across affiliated organizations.
Financial ServicesNon ProfitReligion
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a connection-wide HR strategy aligned with GCFA’s mission
Serve as the principal advisor to the General Secretary and governing bodies on workforce, leadership, compensation, benefits, risk, and organizational health
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department, including but not limited to implementing personnel policies, overseeing staff training, overseeing the recruitment process, providing compensation expertise, and coordinating the employee performance management system
Provide strategic HR support in employee relations, communication, compliance, and payroll operations
Foster a culture of dignity, accountability, inclusion, and integrity
Lead GCFA’s centralized HR ministry services, providing employee relations and conflict resolution, compensation and benefits guidance, performance management and coaching, policy development and compliance, talent acquisition and succession planning
Implement and manage the health and welfare benefits program as designed by the Committee on Personnel Policies and Practices (CPPP) and approved by the GCFA Board of Directors to provide the best, most cost effective medical, dental, life and disability insurance benefits for active and retired employees
Resource CPPP, including providing general staff support as well as expertise on updated/new personnel policies and practices
Oversee HRIS administration for compensation, benefits, and employee records for employees, bishops, and retirees
Oversee professional development activities for GCFA staff and assist with the professional development components of other UMC agencies, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field required
SPHR certification (or equivalent) required
12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior executive responsibility
6 to 7 years of benefits and HR management experience
Demonstrated experience in complex, multi entity organizations, shared services, or professional services models
Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation design, and organizational development
High emotional intelligence as well as executive presence and board level communication
Sound judgment, ethical decision making, and conflict resolution capability
Strategic leadership and systems thinking
Proficiency with Microsoft applications
Preferred
Master's degree in HR Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field is strongly preferred
Prior experience in faith based, nonprofit, or mission driven environments
Familiarity with clergy employment, ecclesial governance, or denominational structures is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance benefits
Company
General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church
The General Council on Finance and Administration coordinates and administers financial resources, safeguards the legal interests and rights of the Church, and provides administrative resources to enable the fulfillment of the mission of The United Methodist Church.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brandy Bivens
Chief Officer of Marketing and Communications
Caitlin Congdon, SPHR
Chief Officer of Human Resources and Professional Development
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