Terri Taylor, Sphr Gphr
About Terri Taylor, Sphr Gphr
Terri Taylor serves as the Central Group Leader for Staff Operations at Life.Church, where she has worked since 2005. She oversees a team that supports over 800 staff members and manages key areas such as Human Resources and Recruitment.
Work at Life.Church
Terri Taylor has served as the Central Group Leader for Staff Operations at Life.Church since 2005. In this role, she oversees a team that supports over 800 staff members. Her responsibilities include managing directors in key areas such as Human Resources, Recruitment, Benefits, and Leadership XP. Taylor also plays a pivotal role in the Leadership XP Internship Program, contributing to the development of future leaders within the organization. Under her leadership, Life.Church has been recognized multiple times as a top workplace, including being named the #1 Best Place to Work in 2020 for small to mid-size companies by Glassdoor.
Education and Expertise
Terri Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Management from Missouri State University, where she studied from 1992 to 1997. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective communication and management within large organizations. Her expertise in staff operations and human resources is further demonstrated by her management of various departments at Life.Church, where she has been instrumental in fostering a supportive work environment.
Background
Before her tenure at Life.Church, Terri Taylor worked at Hertz as an Employee Relations Representative in the Midwest Region from 1999 to 2000. This experience provided her with foundational knowledge in employee relations and human resources, which she has applied throughout her career. Her transition to Life.Church has allowed her to leverage this experience in a faith-based organization, contributing to its growth and employee satisfaction.
Leadership and Management
As a Central Group Leader at Life.Church, Terri Taylor is part of the leadership team that shapes the organization's culture and operational strategies. She directly manages key areas of human resources, ensuring that the organization maintains a positive work environment for its staff. Her leadership has been crucial in implementing programs like the Leadership XP Internship Program, which aims to cultivate new talent within the church's operational framework.