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Executive Assistant / HR Specialist
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church —Madison, WI
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church —Sun Prairie, WI
- Full-time
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- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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District Administrator, United Methodist Church Wisconsin Conference
Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church —Sun Prairie, WI
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Office
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- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Assistant / HR Specialist

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Madison, WI

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Job Details

Part-time
$24 - $26 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Written communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Interpersonal skills
Executive administrative support
Microsoft Office
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Database management
Bachelor's degree
Calendar management
Human resources
Organizational skills

Full Job Description

Job Overview

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is seeking an organized, proactive, and service-oriented Executive Assistant / HR Specialist to provide high-level administrative, human resources, and operational support to the Lead Pastor and Director of Administration. This position helps coordinate leadership, boards, and committees; maintains confidential records and compliance documentation; supports employee benefits and payroll administration; and serves as clerk and administrative coordinator for the Columbarium. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment, discretion, strong communication, and initiative in a dynamic ministry environment.

Position Details

Schedule: Part-time, 24-28 hours per week
Hours: To be determined with supervisor; occasional evening or weekend duties may be required
Status: Hourly, part-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Administration
Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church campuses in Madison and Verona, WI; travel between campuses and occasional community events is required

Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative support to the Lead Pastor and Director of Administration, including calendar management, prioritization, meeting preparation, and coordination of ministry initiatives
Coordinate board and committee operations, including scheduling, agendas, meeting materials, minutes, official records, action items, and follow-up
Maintain accurate and confidential personnel, governance, Columbarium, and regulatory records while supporting church, legal, denominational, and nonprofit compliance requirements
Coordinate employee onboarding, background checks, benefit enrollment and changes, COBRA administration, annual benefit audits and reporting, and employee support related to online systems
Maintain payroll system information and serve as backup to the Staff Accountant for bi-weekly and monthly ad-hoc payroll processing, as needed
Serve as clerk and administrative coordinator for the Columbarium and provide executive-level recordkeeping support to the Good Shepherd Foundation
Support internal and external communications and serve as a welcoming, responsive point of contact for staff, congregation members, visitors, and external partners
Handle sensitive pastoral, human resources, financial, and personnel information with strict discretion and care

Qualifications

Qualified individuals must have:

3-5+ years of experience providing executive-level administrative support
Experience with, or the ability to learn, human resources responsibilities related to payroll and benefit administration
High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills
Ability to anticipate leadership needs, solve problems independently, take initiative, and manage multiple competing priorities
Ability to engage comfortably and professionally with church members and visitors of all ages
Understanding of and commitment to the mission and vision of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
High school diploma
Ability to pass a background check
Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, ideally in communication, business, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in human resources payroll and employee administration
Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) and reviewing legal documents
Working knowledge of church database/management software and the operational needs of a large church
Expertise in executive calendar management and high-level meeting organization
Event planning experience and experience leading or supporting volunteer teams

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person; Madison and Verona campuses

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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