About You

You love Jesus. You love people. You have a gift for bringing out the best in others and turning challenges into opportunities.

As a Human Resources Generalist, you excel in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture. Problem-solving, conflict resolution and effective communication are key strengths you possess. You understand the importance of discretion, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in all HR matters. You're also proactive in identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and procedures.

Most importantly, you know this isn't just a job. It's a chance to do something meaningful. A chance to serve others. A chance to make a life-changing impact on students with the gospel.

About the Job

We are looking for a gospel-centered, strategic thinker with a passion for people and substantial experience in HR to join the LifeWise team. The Human Resources Generalist will play a pivotal role in implementing HR strategies and processes that align with the goals of LifeWise Academy and foster a positive, collaborative work culture. This full-time position is based at our headquarters in Hilliard, Ohio (just outside of Columbus).

Responsibilities Provide support on a comprehensive range of HR activities, including performance management, policy compliance, recruitment, compensation, employee relations and other HR-related functional areas

Make recommendations regarding adherence to applicable federal, state and local laws, as well as LifeWise Academy policies and procedures

Create and maintain documentation for HR processes and best practices

Support LifeWise Academy's efforts to maintain a healthy and supportive workplace culture, while ensuring accountability to organizational values and ethical standards

Support the HR manager in developing a high-performing HR team

Optimize tools and platforms to improve team productivity and user experience

Partner with other teams to resolve complex program needs

Address HR matters including disciplinary actions, performance issues and employee separations

Participate in the implementation and integration of new policies, procedures, tools and strategies

Perform other tasks as assigned Qualifications A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

2+ years of experience as an HR professional

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or similar (preferred)

Experience working in a faith-based or nonprofit environment (preferred)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to facilitate crucial conversations

Comprehensive understanding of HR legislation, policies and procedures

PHR or SPHR certification (preferred)

Proficient computer skills, including Google Workspace Salary and Benefits From $55,000 per year

Medical, dental and vision coverage for qualified employees

Retirement plan, including employer match

Generous PTO for qualified employees LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.