Welcome to our Human Resources Toolkit. Each fact sheet in this series has top tips for PCCs to help you navigate a variety of employment related issues and frequently asked questions. We hope this series of resources will help you build confidence managing the practicalities, and what can sometimes be tricky employment scenarios. If you get stuck, please do get in touch.
Each fact sheet comes with:
- Top ten tips of general practical advice and guidance
- A draft PCC policy (available in an editable MS Word format)
- Additional links for more information and resources
Each fact sheet is available to download individually which you can use to build into an overarching PCC employment handbook. Please contact us if any others would be of interest to you.
What’s in our HR Toolkit
Fact sheets
- Recruitment advice for PCCs
- Employment status
- Employing a person who is a Christian
- Performance and capability issues
- Calculating annual leave
- Managing sickness
- Managing redundancies
- Managing grievances and complaints
- Managing disciplinary issues
- PCC FAQs
Draft policy and form templates
- Checklist for Employment Contract
- Employment Policy and Practice
- Job Description
- Person Specification
- Draft PCC minute – agreement to employ
- Capability and Performance Policy, and Appeal Process
- Appraisal Form
- Annual Leave
- Sickness and absence policy
- Self-certification form
- Redundancy Policy
- Grievance Policy
Coming soon…HR Toolkit video series
We’re excited soon to be launching a brand-new resource designed specifically for church leaders and administrators. This series features 12 practical modules that will guide you through the often complex world of Human Resources—tailored to the unique needs of church environments.
Whether you’re managing staff, navigating compliance, or building a healthy workplace culture, these modules will equip you with the tools and confidence to lead effectively.
Your HR journey is about to get a whole lot clearer!
Fast-track – watch the whole video series on YouTube.
8 steps of safer recruitment including pre-interview, interview and post interview.
What to include in your contract structure including probation, hours, remuneration and leave.
How to change terms and conditions to ensure legal compliance.
The legal aspects of sickness, long-term sickness, welfare, occupational health and reasonable adjustments.
The holiday year, calculating annual leave including part-time and term-time staff.
The difference between Capability and Disciplinary, including medical capability and appraisal.
Policy & procedure including formal, informal & collective procedures.
How to restructure perhaps caused by growth or financial constraints
All you need to know about Maternity, Paternity, Time off for Dependants and other forms of leave.
The different statuses of employee, worker, self-employed and office holder.
Statutory resrictions and ‘Some other substantial reason’ (SOSR) also including settlement agreements.
Working time regulations, national minimum wage, Young Worker Restrictions & Apprenticeships.