Human Resources Generalist
Life.Church · Des Moines
People & RecruitingStaff OperationsOn-siteFull-Time/ Salary
Life.Church is hiring a Human Resources Generalist in Des Moines, Iowa (on-site, full-time). Posted 6 October 2026. Apply directly on Life.Church's own careers site — no account needed.
Life.Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. That's how we’re able to make a difference, and it's the driving force behind everything we do.
The Human Resources Generalist is primarily responsible the day-to-day operational functions that support the HR Team and the employee lifecycle. This role manages standard leave administration, owns onboarding and offboarding processes, administers pastoral licensure and housing allowance processes, drafts offer letters, and serves as the first point of contact for the HR Team to support the team and HR initiatives.
The HR Generalist will be the steady, organized hub that keeps HR operations running well. This role is a great fit for someone who finds joy in getting the details right and lights up when a process runs smoothly, making people feel cared for along the way. The ideal candidate brings warmth to every interaction, a sharp eye for accuracy, and the good judgment to protect confidentiality and know when to bring in an HR Partner.
What You'll Do
- Own pastoral processes, including facilitation of new pastor meetings, housing allowance administration, licensure.
- Serve as the first point of contact for staff on general HR questions, inquiries, and scheduling requests.
- Manage personnel file accuracy and record keeping in cooperation with HR Partners.
- Own HR Team calendar management, intranet design and updates in partnership with the HR Director.
- Own the onboarding process, including drafting offer letters, managing new hire check-in cadence, and new hire surveys and communication.
- Own the offboarding process end to end, including exit surveys and offboarding checklists.
- Manage the full leave process for FMLA, parental leave, and general leave on standard, noncomplex cases.
- Partner with the Benefits team on concurrent FMLA and Short Term Disability to keep leave communication consistent for the staff member.
- Determine escalation needs to an HR Partner for complex leave or ADA cases.
Own HR Operations
Manage Employee Lifecycle and Leave
Skills Needed to Succeed
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to maintain relationships and partnerships.
- Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
- Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.
- Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.
- Sound judgment in recognizing when a situation requires escalation to a Partner.
- Ability to manage a high volume of concurrent, deadline-driven processes with accuracy.
- Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive employee information.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1-3 years of related work experience.
Benefits We Offer
- Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
- Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
- Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
- Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
- $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
- Casual dress and work environment.
- And much more!
Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity
At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.
While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.
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