Many congregations struggle with human resources (HR). Congregational leaders, both professional staff and lay leaders, find themselves spending excessive time and resources working through HR concerns instead of serving their community.
To help ease that burden, we developed JHR, the first HR solution specifically designed for Jewish congregations. JHR helps congregations of all sizes accomplish tedious administrative tasks, access a wide range of "Fortune 500-" style benefits, and strengthen compliance with employment laws.
ADDRESSING HR CHALLENGES
Many congregations experience similar HR issues and concerns. Common challenges include:
- Limited resources, expertise and time available to offer a comprehensive HR program
- Increased benefits cost yet a decrease in the richness of benefit plans offered
- Liability (i.e., personal financial risk) for professional staff and board members that Directors & Officers insurance may not cover
HOW JHR WORKS
We developed JHR in partnership with two globally respected HR providers. With JHR, congregations have a professional outsourced team that can:
- Expertly manage administrative HR tasks (e.g., employment administration and payroll)
- Provide access "Fortune 500-" style benefit options
- Assume management of employer liability including Workmans Comp, EPLI, and liability management training
- While JHR serves as an HR "back office," day-to-day staff management - including hiring and dismissals - remains with the congregation
Learn how JHR can benefit you:
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