HR Recruiting and OnBoarding Manager

Position SummaryWhat if you could own the most defining 91 days in someone’s employment experience at Christ Church? We believe those first moments matter—deeply. From the instant a role is posted to the completion of a new employee’s first 91 days, we are forming not just impressions, but identity, belonging, and calling. We are seeking an exceptional HR Recruiting & Onboarding Manager to lead and elevate this entire journey. This role is more than recruiting and onboarding—it is end-to-end stewardship of the new employee experience.You will develop and coordinate a seamless, high-impact experience that begins with a compelling job posting and carries through interviews, hiring, orientation, and the critical first three months of vocation. Every touchpoint—every email, every conversation, every first day—will reflect clarity, care, and excellence. You’ll partner with leaders across the church to ensure we’re not just hiring well—but welcoming well, equipping well, and launching people into meaningful ministry with intention.In This Role, You WillOwn the full lifecycle of the new employee journey—from job posting to day 91Design a compelling, values-aligned recruiting experience that attracts the right peopleLead a thoughtful and energizing onboarding process that builds clarity, confidence, and connectionShape the first 91 days into a purposeful pathway of integration, development, and belongingEquip leaders to engage new hires with consistency, care, and accountabilityEnsure operational excellence and legal compliance at every stepWe’re looking for someone who sees those first 91 days as sacred ground—where culture is formed, expectations are set, and people begin to live out their calling.If you are energized by building experiences that are both strategic and deeply personal, and you’re ready to shape how people enter and engage in a thriving ministry, we’d love to meet you.Come design the journey that turns a candidate into a teammate—and a job into a calling.The HR Recruiting & Onboarding Manager position exists to welcome, equip, and steward people into meaningful work and ministry by leading the full lifecycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding within the organization. Rooted in a theology of vocation and hospitality, this role ensures that every candidate and new employee experiences clarity, care, and excellence—from first contact through full integration—while maintaining legal compliance, operational rigor, and alignment with the mission and values of the organization.Essential FunctionsRecruiting & Selection Management Lead end-to-end recruiting efforts, including posting, screening, interviewing, reference checks, background checks, and hiring coordination for employees, interns, and contractors.Onboarding & Orientation Leadership Design and manage a consistent, mission-aligned onboarding and orientation experience that integrates new hires culturally, spiritually, and operationally.Compliance & Employment Documentation Ensure accurate and timely completion and maintenance of I-9s, immigration documentation, independent contractor records, employee files, and related compliance requirements.HR Systems & Process Administration Administer recruiting and onboarding workflows within Paycom and other HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, audit readiness, and process efficiency.Employee Lifecycle Transitions Manage 90-day evaluations, exit interviews, recognition touchpoints, and transition processes that provide insight, care, and organizational learning.Other Key ResponsibilitiesRecruiting & HiringManage recruiting logistics including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and hiring timelinesConduct or coordinate initial screenings and structured interviewsFacilitate reference checks and background checks in accordance with policyPartner with hiring managers to ensure role clarity, alignment, and fair selection practicesSupport workforce pipelines, including intentional internship programsOnboarding & OrientationCoordinate orientation sessions, materials, schedules, and presentersEnsure completion of onboarding tasks prior to and during the first 90 daysPartner with supervisors to support early engagement and retentionTrack and administer 90-day evaluations and feedback loopsSystems, Records & ComplianceMaintain employee files in compliance with federal, state, and organizational standardsManage I-9 verification, immigration compliance, and independent contractor documentationSupport OSHA documentation and compliance trackingEnsure data integrity within Paycom and related systemsCulture, Recognition & TransitionsSupport the Recognition Team by coordinating milestones and onboarding-related celebrationsConduct exit interviews and synthesize insights for leadership and HR planningEnsure offboarding processes are completed accurately, pastorally, and professionallyKnowledge & SkillsWorking knowledge of employment compliance, including I-9s, immigration requirements, and contractor classificationStrong organizational and project-management skills with attention to detailAbility to manage multiple searches and onboarding processes simultaneouslyExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsHigh degree of discretion, confidentiality, and ethical judgmentMinistry & Culture FitAlignment with the mission, values, and faith commitments of the organizationAbility to integrate professionalism, hospitality, and pastoral sensitivityCommitment to fostering a culture of dignity, clarity, and belonging for staff and candidatesSpiritual DevelopmentSupport and model individual spiritual formation i.e. Worship, Grow and Serve. (Weekly worship, prayer, scripture reading, small group, volunteering/service, etc.).Regularly attends worship and participates in ministry events at Christ Church or a Christ Church campus unless exempted by Christ Church leadership. Seeks opportunities and participates in authentic worship, exalting and enjoying God as one of life’s greatest purposes and pleasures.Lives as an attractive witness, living to draw others to Christ in personal, daily mission.Intentionally seeks to become like Jesus, growing purposefully and intentionally.Values and contributes to genuine community, doing life together with colleagues and congregation.Enrolls in genuine service, living a life of service, humility and generosity.Engages fully in life-changing love by loving people extravagantly Ministry TraitsDetail-oriented with high capacity to manage multiple projects at high level of detail and organization.Desire to continuously learn and serve others.Honest and trustworthy.Integrity for work habits and results.Ability to discern needs and respond appropriately, sensitively and proactively.Appreciation for own and others’ giftedness.Ongoing desire and effort to grow more Christ-like in character.Able to keep high degree of confidentiality.High degree of professionalism.Approachable and accessible.Core CompetenciesDesire to continuously learn and serve othersAbility to multi-task and maintain composure under pressure.Able to maintain absolute confidentiality.Present as Approachable and accessible.Communicates with clarity and warmth across diverse audiencesDemonstrates integrity, humility, and alignment with Christ Church’s valuesCollaborates effectively across teams and ministriesOrganizes and prioritizes work to meet goals with excellenceLearns quickly and adapts to new tools, systems, and challengesCoaches and develops others, bringing out the best in peopleResolves conflicts constructively and maintains healthy relationshipsInnovates and improves ministry systems to better serve peoplePhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentManeuvering throughout the building to show new employees to their office and around other important areas of the church. Picking up 20 lbs while working with closing files. Kneeling, reaching sitting on the floor and getting up again.QualificationsRequired QualificationsEducation & ExperienceHR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent) strongly preferred3–5 years of experience in recruiting, onboarding, or HR operationsDemonstrated experience managing HR systems Experience in a church, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizationExperience designing internship or early-career programs