CCA Fort Lauderdale - Human Resources Manager

At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As ministers and staff members, it is not only what we do; it is also who we are.

The Human Resources Manager plays a vital role in furthering the mission of Calvary Christian Academy; he/she fosters Christian spiritual growth in students and will directly impact Calvary Christian Academy in achieving its mission to “make disciples” for Christ. The Human Resource Manager will lead routine functions of the CCA HR department, including the hiring and applicant review process, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices under the direction of the HR Director. The person is ordained, commissioned, or licensed as a Minister of the Gospel in accordance with the requirements for licensure in Calvary Chapel’s Ecclesiastical Practices Manual, and as a Minister this role plays an important part in furthering the mission of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale.

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Manages HR Assistant by providing direction, support, and guidance.
• Provides direction, support, and guidance to management and staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise.
• Administers and executes routine tasks in delicate circumstances, such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and making terminations, as needed.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified job applicants; collaborates with departmental administration to understand the skills and competencies required for openings.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees administrative functions of employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as needed.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy related to talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains as needed.
• Manages international hires when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Model Christ in word and deed.
• Read Calvary Christian Academy email/staff communications and respond if requested.
• Attend Calvary Christian Academy and Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale staff meetings.
• Attend/participate in school events scheduled by administration.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in your field.
• Participate in scheduled meetings.
• Fulfill assigned duties as needed and directed.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• A love to teach as unto the Lord and lead/live by the Word.
• Willing to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
• A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel as well as Calvary Christian Academy
• Excellent interpersonal skills concerning children, their parents, and colleagues.
• Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, administration, leadership, service, and exhortation.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Continuing professional development.
• Exceptional computer and technology skills.

• Working during school hours, generally 7:30-4:30