HR Committee

HR COMMITTEE

 

Chair: Rachel Breitbach | Vice Chair: Greg Simmons | Secretary: Barb Topel | Board Liaison: Deni Naumann | Board Members: Charlotte Jerney, Nancy Rasmussen and Pr. Craig McMahon

 

The formation of a Human Resources (HR) Committee was announced at last year’s annual meeting and has been mobilized. Recruitment of committee members began immediately after the 2024 annual meeting, and we were blessed with many Good Shepherd members volunteering to serve in this way. The HR Committee officially kicked off starting in November 2024 and received formal Board approval of its charter in December 2024.

 

Key Accomplishments and Initiatives:

• Recruitment Process Development and Implementation A comprehensive recruitment process was developed and piloted with the HR Committee member selection. This process included member identification, interviews, and final selection. It has since been adopted by the Nominating Committee for identifying Board candidates and Nominating Committee member candidates.
• Organizational Structure Capture Partnered with the Director of Administration to document and clarify the current organizational structure supporting ongoing alignment, role clarity, and future planning efforts.
• Hiring Process Review and Enhancement The committee assessed and refined the church’s hiring process, incorporating best practices for job postings, interview questions, and interview team assignments. A standardized position description template was also developed to support consistency and clarity.
• Employee Handbook Revisions A full review and revision of the GSLC Employee Handbook was completed and approved by the Board in June 2025, ensuring policies reflect current best practices and organizational needs.
• Exit Interview Process Designed and implemented a structured exit interview process to gather meaningful feedback and improve the church’s organizational practices.
• Board and Committee Policy Implementation Collaborated to develop and implement two critical governance policies, both approved by the Board in June 2025:
  • Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality Agreement
  • Conflict-of-Interest Policy

 

Insurance Coverage Review Conducted a review of existing insurance to ensure that the newly chartered HR Committee would be covered by insurance under the Employment Practices Liability. Coverage for suits alleging wrongful acts while carrying out its board approved duties.

 

Ongoing Efforts

As time enables and with prioritization, the HR Committee continues to support additional projects and address topics as requested by the Good Shepherd Board, Director of Administration, pastors, and church staff.

 

Meeting Schedule

The HR Committee meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

 

Meeting Minutes

Information coming soon.

 

Annual Reports

Good Shepherd's Annual Reports are available to download as a PDF.

• 2025 Annual Report