Mar 2, 2015
This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot. Ecclesiastes 5:18 (NIV)
Wow! Our work is a gift of God. Our wealth, our possessions, are all derived from work and the work God has chosen for us to bear is our lot. If we could only agree with God, it would make our lives that much easier. It has been fascinating to me to watch so many people fight their career predicaments instead of following God’s guidance, as though they are ultimately the one who is responsible to navigate through their careers!
Make a decision to ensure you’re in alignment with God. This means embrace your current situation, make the best of it and lead to excellence. Ensure that the people who work for you are properly placed, so that the right people are on the right seats of the bus. If you are not a fit for your current organization, have the courage to make a change today.
If you come to work every day thanking God for your opportunity, your employees know it. Your employees will do amazing things to help you become successful when they know you are grateful for them and your organization. When you do this, you are building a “Kingdom Minded” Organization.
Help our community of readers
How do you remind yourself that work is a gift from God?
Have you worked with people who felt so grateful for their work that they reeked of happiness?
Have you been in the wrong assignment in your career?
How did you make it right?
Mark Griffin is founder and Chief Consultant at In His Name HR LLC. Mark writes extensively on career and human resources related topics. Mark has over 20 years of HR experience. Want to bring Bible based practical HR programs to your workplace? Contact Mark today to see how his firm may help you: Contact
Mark A. Griffin | Blog, Inspiration
Jul 7, 2014
In an economy that is yielding very little career opportunities, we are excited to be retained by this wonderful growing organization that provides packaging and distribution for the organic and cage free egg market.
Controller
Purpose of Position:
The controller position has primary responsibility for providing timely accurate reporting and support to the President to enable him to make sound business decisions.
Essential Skills:
- Solid understanding of financial and managerial accounting
- Report preparation
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Verbal Communication
- Professionalism
- Self-Confidence
- Ability to Multi-task
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- IT
Essential Duties:
- Oversee and manage day to day financial accounting
- Responsible for 3 direct reports
- Set up and monitor accounting controls to ensure accuracy and accountability
- Complete timely accounting period close-outs
- Work with accountant on tax and accounting issues and tasks
- Perform year-end tax planning
- Set up and monitor cost accounting functions and strategies
- Provide accounting-related training to office personnel
- Analyze financial and managerial accounting reports
- Meet with managers and owners to discuss financial reports
- Advise management on financial issues
- Assist in analysis and management of insurance, banking, and investment products
- Manage consulting relationships
- Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and proceedures.
- Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends
- Formulate strategic and long-term business plans
- Research and report on factors that influence business performance
- Analyze competitors and market trends
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
- Create accurate financial reports
- Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation and advise accordingly
- Monitor selling price and purchase contracts for pricing/costing charges.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or 10 years related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in intermediate office computer tasks, including spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, internet use, Dynamics NAV, and Visual Basic for Applications.
- Complete support of and willing adherence to Westfield Egg Farm’s mission, vision and core values. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own.
- Manufacturing environment experience a plus
Personal Attributes:
The Controller will be privileged to information that should not be shared. The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Controller.
The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be respectful
- Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity across a variety of cultures
- Be flexible
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
Due to the overwhelming response we anticipate we ask that you are patient during the selection and interview process. All qualified applicants will be notified.
Cover letters should include why you should be considered for the position and what would make you the best candidate.
Serious and confidential inquiries: HR@InHISNameHR.com
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Jun 2, 2014
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Purpose of Position:
The Maintenance Mechanic has primary responsibility for maintaining production and quality by ensuring operation of all Westfield’s egg grading and material handling equipment.
Essential Skills:
- Verbal Communication
- Professionalism
- Self-Confidence
- Detailed
- Ability to Multi-task
- Customer Service
- Basic Computer Skills
Essential Duties:
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by troubleshooting malfunctions and completing preventive maintenance requirements on egg grading equipment, power jacks and production printers by following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
- Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Remove defective parts by dismantling equipment and examining parts.
- Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts.
- Adjust functional parts of equipment and control instruments.
- Control downtime by informing production workers of routine maintenance techniques.
- Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment including welders.
- Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
- Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Maintain technical knowledge by establishing personal networks.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Any other projects/duties as assigned by managers.
Hours: Willingness to work Saturday if needed to perform proper preventive maintenance or to make repairs that are needed to be able to grade the following week.
Must be on site during grading hours unless prior notification and preparation is made. Must be willing to be flexible with break times and mealtimes so as to be able to work on machinery when not grading.
Due to the overwhelming response we anticipate we ask that you are patient during the selection and interview process. All qualified applicants will be notified.
Cover letters should include why you should be considered for the position and what would make you the best candidate.
Serious and confidential inquiries: HR@InHISNameHR.com
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May 19, 2014
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In an economy that is yielding very little career opportunities, we are excited to be retained by this wonderful growing organization that provides packaging and distribution for the organic and cage free egg market.
NY Sales & Marketing Administrative Assistant
Purpose of Position:
The NY Sales & Marketing Administrative Assistant has primary responsibility for ensuring the orderly operation of an effective sales and marketing department through his/her use of expert administrative capabilities. Additionally, it is important to note that the Administrative Assistant will assist in ensuring that potential customers’ needs are and will be met.
Essential Skills:
- Impeccable data entry skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Telephone Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Professionalism
- Self-Confidence
- Customer Focus
- Ability to Multi-task
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Essential Duties:
- Manage a very hectic schedule, make travel arrangements, coordinate conference calls, and meetings.
- Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing communications on behalf of the Marketing Manager.
- Coordinate sales meetings and prepare the appropriate materials.
- Conduct research relating to upcoming meetings with potential customers.
- Keep track of and process departmental expenses.
- Assist in general office duties.
- Exhibit professional presence when dealing with external companies, candidates, partners.
- Assist sales department with producing ad and TPR schedule and notices.
- Assist with price increases.
- Manage the CRM (Microsoft Dynamics)
- Assist others in learning or using the CRM
Some Required Skills and Education
- 3 -5 years related experience and/or training.
- High school diploma, or GED, or equivalent experience.
- Complete support of and willing adherence to Westfield Egg Farm’s mission, vision and core values. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own.
Due to the overwhelming response we anticipate we ask that you are patient during the selection and interview process. All qualified applicants will be notified.
Cover letters should include why you should be considered for the position and what would make you the best candidate.
Serious and confidential inquiries: HR@InHISNameHR.com
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Feb 12, 2014
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In an economy that is yielding very little career opportunities, we are excited to be retained by this wonderful growing organization, Provident Nutraceutical a Division of Ortho Molecular Products, Inc.
Human Resources Director
Purpose of Position:
- Support management in all aspects of human resources to ensure the efficient administration/management in an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, excellence, character, productivity, and goal attainment.
- The Human Resources Director activities include, but are not limited to; administration (policies/ benefits), recruiting, training, safety, and employee services in order for the organization to be in compliance with governmental regulations. The HR Director reports to the President and serves on the Senior Management Team.
Essential Duties:
- Develop, maintain, review and communicate HR policies, practices, and objectives that are consistent and compliant with state and federal law, but which also add value to company vision, mission, and values and align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
- Collaborate with Finance Director, to develop risk management strategies for both workers compensation and general insurance needs of the company. Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources function (i.e.: OSHA, EEO, ERISA, ADA, and COBRA). Monitor exposure of the company. Direct the preparation of information requested, or required for compliance. Act as primary contact for outside government agencies.
- Protect interests of the employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations. Approves recommendations for terminations. Assists in reviews of employee appeals through complaint procedure.
- Establish and maintain wage and salary systems that promote company mission by promoting employee career investment and development. Draft employment contracts where appropriate.
- Develop and monitor annual budget that includes HR, employee training/development, and administration.
- Assists in the implementation of the Employee Development Program (EDP), a rigorous, but fair appraisal system that supports the organization’s Mission. Establishes employee benefit programs and services.
- Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship that promotes employee morale.
- Establish standard recruiting, placement practices and procedures while developing a talent pipeline for a growing organization. Demonstrate passion for company’s vision, mission, and values while actively pursuing a workforce that is equally committed.
- Establish and implement effective recruiting, retention, and training standards throughout all departments that are consistent with company mission and values.
- Establish and update employee handbook. Provides education materials and other Human Resource information to management and employees.
- Coordinate use of Human Resources consultants, insurance brokers, insurance carriers, pension administrators, and other outside sources.
- Responsible for ensuring strict confidentiality and safeguard of all personnel records.
- Prepares and maintains reports and paperwork necessary to carry out the functions of the department.
- Keeps supervisor informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of company objectives and those which are not being addressed adequately at the line management level.
- OTHER JOB DUTIES:
- Assists in management of Safety Program..
- Assumes other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Some Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in Human Resources.
- Five plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
- Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organizational development, employee relations, safety, and training.
- Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations as well as ongoing community involvement, preferred. Possess ongoing affiliations with leaders in successful companies and organizations that practice effective Human Resources Management.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel, and skills in database management, and record keeping.
Cover letters should include why you should be considered for the position and what would make you the best candidate.
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Sep 19, 2013
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In an economy that is yielding very little career opportunities, we are excited to be retained by this wonderful growing organization that provides packaging and distribution for the organic and cage free egg market.
Finance Manager
Purpose of Position:
The Finance Manager has the primary responsibility for overseeing the accounting functions; and providing financial reports, advice and support to the President and management team thus enabling them to make sound business decisions.
- Impeccable data entry skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Telephone Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Professionalism
- Self-Confidence
- Customer Focus
- Ability to Multi-task
- Customer Service
- Financial & Managerial Accounting & Reporting
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team Player
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for 3 direct reports.
- Supervise the staff performing the accounting functions of AR, AP, payroll (in-house), pricing etc.
- Responsible for making sure that the payroll is done accurately and timely.
- Produce accurate & timely financial reports on a monthly basis.
- Provide and interpret financial information for the owners and managers annually, monthly, weekly, and when requested.
- Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends.
- Responsible for monitoring the change in cash levels, AR issues, costs and advise the managers as needed to ensure good business decisions.
- Formulate strategic and long-term business plans.
- Research and report on factors that influence business performance.
- Analyze competitors and market trends.
- Develop and perform cost accounting functions to help track and manage costs.
- Assist in setting prices for products and services.
- Assist in evaluating offers and pricing from contracted vendors such as insurance, utility, investments and packaging.
- Provide tax planning support and input.
- Develop and monitor annual rolling budgets.
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation and advise accordingly.
- Provide staff training in accounting functions to ensure accurate and consistent financial records and reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Some Required Skills and Education
- Four – year Business Management Degree in Accounting, or Technical Training, or equivalent experience.
- 3 -5 years related experience and/or training.
- Complete support of and willing adherence to Westfield Egg Farm’s mission, vision and core values. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own.
Cover letters should include why you should be considered for the position and what would make you the best candidate.
Serious and confidential inquiries: HR@InHISNameHR.com
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Jul 30, 2013
In an economy that is yielding very little career opportunities, we are excited to be retained by this wonderful growing organization that provides packaging and distribution for the organic and cage free egg market.
Office Manager
In an economy that is yielding very little career opportunities, we are excited to be retained by this wonderful growing organization that provides packaging and distribution for the organic and cage free egg market.
Purpose of Position:
The Office Manager has the primary responsibility for overseeing the accounting functions and providing financial advice and support to the President and management team thus enabling them to make sound business decisions.
Essential Skills:
- Impeccable data entry skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Telephone Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Professionalism
- Self-Confidence
- Customer Focus
- Ability to Multi-task
- Customer Service
- Financial & Managerial Accounting
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team Player
Essential Duties:
- Oversee the daily accounting functions of the office staff performing the accounting functions of AR, AP, payroll, pricing etc.
- Produce accurate & timely financial reports
- Provide and interpret financial information for the owners and managers
- Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends
- Analyze change and advising accordingly
- Formulate strategic and long-term business plans
- Research and report on factors that influence business performance
- Analyze competitors and market trends
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
- Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation and advise accordingly
- Provide staff training in accounting functions to ensure accurate and consistent financial records and reports.
Some Required Skills and Education
- Four – year Business Management Degree, or Technical Training, or equivalent experience.
- 3 -5 years related experience and/or training.
- Complete support of and willing adherence to Westfield Egg Farm’s mission, vision and core values. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own.
Due to the overwhelming response we anticipate we ask that you are patient during the selection and interview process. All qualified applicants will be notified.
Cover letters should include why you should be considered for the position and what would make you the best candidate.
Serious and confidential inquiries: HR@InHISNameHR.com
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Apr 30, 2013
Proverbs 13:11
11Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Have you watched a business grow quickly and reap much cash and then, just as quickly as it grew, come crashing down? Oftentimes, when you dig deeply into what happened, you find there were dishonest business practices occurring, misrepresentations of products, and not much substance surrounding the basis of the company’s success. Although some fail quickly, some dishonest businesses seem to go on, regardless. But they will fail at some point, and the failure may be far greater to the owner after a sustained period of time rather than if the company had crashed within the first year.
All good ideas need time to grow
My experiences tells me that, when leaders are deliberate in making choices, and slow in the development of their strategies and plans, favor seems to come from God. Any good idea needs time to grow, and any great business was not developed overnight, but little by little, as the Scripture states. Take your time, dear Christian business leader, and don’t rush your plans for prosperity. If you are enjoying the little-by-little approach to earning your profits, if you are content in building deliberately and with faith, you are building a “Kingdom Minded” Organization.
Help our community of readers
How do you develop your ideas? How does your company ensure success in decision-making? Have you done any really interesting inclusion lately with your employees? Inspire our readers. We would like to know.
Mark A. Griffin | Blog, Inspiration
Mar 17, 2013
Many people are eager to start a career in HR, but often don’t know what steps to take to break into the profession.
If you are in this situation or know someone who is, this article will provide some helpful hints.
Finding a job in HR is easiest for those with an HR-related college degree. Frankly, in most cases, even an advanced degree and/or HR certification is increasingly becoming the preferred credential.
Honored to have been a guest blogger on Alan Collins blog.
Enjoy reading the entire post here!
Mark A. Griffin | Blog, Career Coaching
Jan 25, 2013
In an economy that is yielding very little career opportunities, we are excited to be retained by this wonderful growing organization that provides superior website and management software solutions to churches and ministries in all 50 states and 33 countries.
What you will do
The Territory Sales Representative will be responsible for developing a defined territory as they cultivate new clients through lead qualification facilitated by online or physical demonstration of the capabilities of the Amp solutions and effective closure for won opportunities. Under the guidance of the Elexio Sales and Marketing Director, they will use the best practices of professional technical sales representation to meet designated quotas and contribute to the growth of new and recurring sales revenue. This will incorporate the tools of prospecting, web-based demonstration, recording and management of a company-chosen CRM and all other designated tools to assist with the increase in company sales.
Additionally, the candidate will have significant contribution to the direction of the industry based on frontline exposure.
Some Qualifications We Are Looking For
Candidates must have a keen understanding of current technologies pertaining to lead generation and sales account management, as well as possessing a tenacity for seeing today’s ministries grow through the use of technological advances. Lastly, character and communication must be exceptional given the position’s requirements at the front line of business development within our industry of service.
Traits We Look For
- Demonstrated superior verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be assertive and persuasive without being aggressive
- Active listening skills
- Inquisitive nature
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Customer-service minded
- Adaptable
Some Required Skills and Education
- College degree (or in process of acquiring) with major emphasis on Business or Communications.
- High level of understanding of sales/account management processes.
- Exceptional computer skills with CRM and lead management tools preferred.
The primary tools, in which proficiency will be desired, are:
- CRM (company produced and maintained),
- Web-based meeting tools,
- and common office productivity tools.
About Elexio
Elexio is a Christian owned software company in Elizabethtown PA celebrating 28 years of serving ministries. God has blessed Elexio with an excellent staff of business professionals who are made up of pastors, youth leaders, worship leaders, etc. – people involved in ministry. Elexio provides superior website and management software solutions to churches and ministries in all 50 states and 28 countries.
Elexio offers a generous benefit program and an environment rich in enthusiasm, growth and provides appreciation for contributions made.
Due to the overwhelming response we anticipate we ask that you are patient during the selection and interview process. All qualified applicants will be notified.
Prior to contacting us please review the video about Elexio here.
Cover letters should include why you should be considered for the position and what would make you the best candidate. Please provide your experiences that will support the Mission while demonstrating and embracing the Core Values of Elexio.
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