The Director of Human Resources attends to East-West’s greatest and most strategic asset: its people. East-West is seeking 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.

Our ideal Director of Human Resources will:

• Be a leader that 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.

A Day in the Life of the Director of Human Resources

• Lead in a way that disciples employees and direct reports by emulating Jesus.
• Steward East-West staff, donations, and assets as well as ensure operational 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.

The Qualifications of the DHR

• Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrating a healthy, growing spiritual life
• Bachelor’s degree 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
• Experience 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

Key Job Logistics

• Reports to: Executive Vice President of Operations
• Direct reports: HR Generalist, Compensation and Benefits Administrator, Provisional Staff Care Specialist, and Women’s Connection Coordinator
• Location: East-West Offices in Plano, Texas

The Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for employer-paid benefits, which include medical, dental, health savings account, and life insurance packages. East-West also offers a 401(k) match as well as paid vacation, paid sick time, paid time off for a mission trip, and an all-inclusive, organization-wide conference every four years.

If you have questions about the role or would like to learn more, please email employment@eastwest.org or visit www.eastwest.org/humanresources. If you are ready to apply for the role, please do so at this link.