Career Center

The Director of Human Resources attends to East-West's greatest and most strategic asset: its people. Because of the unique nature of the work that we do around the world, we are seeking an individual that is not only an excellent HR leader but more importantly, someone who shares our passion for the gospel, the unreached and spiritually darkest places, Jesus, and grace. 

Our ideal candidate is an experienced and collaborative HR leader who will champion a high-performance, service-oriented, collaborative culture so East-West can advance its vision and mission around the world. This individual will:

• Be a leader who champions culture.
• Pursue excellence.
• Believe in and own the vision, mission, and values of East-West.
• Have a strong desire to see East-West staff grow and flourish.
• Pursue relationships throughout the organization.
• Have a mindset of getting to “yes.”
• Have the ability and desire to enhance the function and operation of the Human Resource team.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead in a way that disciples employees and direct reports by emulating Jesus.
• Steward East-West staff, donations, and assets as well as ensure operation support is of the highest level.
• Provide leadership and management to employee development and relations, including annual performance planning reviews, employee development plans, employment law compliance, and employee onboarding.
• Provide support to the Executive Leadership Team by meeting on a regular and as-needed basis to provide counsel, promote areas of importance, and provide viewpoints from staff.
• Provide oversight to employment policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook.
• Oversee employee compensation and provide leadership and oversight to the entire staff benefits process.
• Create and deliver leadership development and training, and provide counsel and training for ministry leaders/management staff.
• Collaborate with senior leaders—including Recruiting, Member Care, Field Leadership, and Executive Leadership—to accomplish organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrating a healthy, growing spiritual life
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required. 
• A minimum of seven years in a senior HR role required
• Talent management, succession planning, benefits, terminations, corrective action, and personnel issue experience
• Cultural competency and awareness, working with a diverse and global workforce
• SPHR highly preferred but not required (PHR required or equivalent experience required)
• Experience within a nonprofit organization and/or mission-sending organization highly preferred
• Experienced in collaborating with senior leaders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with solid organization, process, and planning skills
• Knowledge of standard employment law is a must
• Two years minimum of management experience
• Global HR experience is a plus