Job Summary
Position is responsible for aligning policies and procedures with the ongoing needs within the
Diocese. Support the Principals, pastors, employees of the Diocese in HR related areas. Ensures that
human resources practices support the Diocese's Catholic mission, preserve its religious identity,
and foster a workplace culture rooted in the teachings and values of the Catholic Church. Provides
guidance that balances sound employment practices with the Diocese's pastoral mission and assists
clergy and lay leaders in advancing the ministry of the Church through faithful stewardship of its
employees.
Recruiting and Hiring
Be available to create job descriptions, do the hiring and recruiting processes, provide
interviewing support on short notice, create sourcing of applicants, draft offer letters, post on
external sites and locations, and provide compensation recommendations.
• Ensure recruiting, interviewing, and hiring practices identify candidates who can support and
advance the Diocese's Catholic mission consistent with the responsibilities of each position.
• Assist pastors, principals, and diocesan leaders in communicating mission expectations and
evaluating applicants' ability to support the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
• Develop and review job descriptions, job postings, interview questions, offer letters, and
employment documents that accurately communicate religious responsibilities and mission
expectations.
• Help identify positions that include religious duties and ensure those duties are consistently
reflected throughout the hiring process.
Employee Relations
Collaborate with clergy and lay leaders to ensure HR supports ministry and operations.
Collaborate with clergy and lay leaders to ensure employment practices support the
Diocese's mission while fostering a workplace culture consistent with Catholic teaching and
values.
Provide leadership and direction within the Diocese on all aspects of HR policies and
procedures. Support the organization’s goals and priorities; create solutions that are simple,
aligned with church teachings and helpful to internal customers. • Provide guidance that
integrates pastoral care, accountability, justice, charity, stewardship, and respect for the
dignity of every person into employment decisions.
• Assist clergy and lay leaders in applying employment policies in a manner consistent with Catholic teaching and the Diocese's mission. • Support leaders in documenting mission-related expectations and, when appropriate, the religious reasons supporting employment decisions. Provide support, if a Plan of Improvement, is needed. Help create success measures that are followed up on. Support parish/school, on-site, if needed, with training, documentation, discipline or difficult separations from the organization in a lawful, just, compassionate and respectful manner. • Assist supervisors in evaluating employees' fulfillment of mission-related responsibilities, including conduct, professionalism, and support of the Diocese's Catholic identity. Is able to be a gracious guest at a parish location to evaluate HR audit areas: 1-9 compliance, 1099 verification, payroll classifications,(exempt/non-exempt) retirement eligibility/enrollment, 401k compliance/eligibility, and provide training as needed.
Adminstrative Support
Update and communicate current handbook information. Align all policies with United States Conference of Catholic Bishops guidelines and diocesan values. Review, develop, and update employment policies, handbooks, forms, and employment guidance to ensure they reflect applicable law, the teachings of the Catholic Church, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops guidance where applicable, diocesan mission, and religious responsibilities. Assist in developing orientation, training, and employment resources that reinforce Catholic identity and mission expectations. Assist the Finance Office with Benefit Plan support and payroll/status changes. Support the Office of the Protection of Minors and Young People, ensuring policy compliance. Maintain lay employee files, share policies, and update website. Support the Chancery staff as needed.
Compliance & Risk Management
Manage federal/state laws while navigating religious exemptions. • Monitor legal developments affecting religious employers and provide guidance that preserves the Diocese's constitutional and statutory religious liberty protections while maintaining compliance with applicable law. • Assist leaders in documenting employment decisions that are rooted in sincerely held religious beliefs and consistent with Catholic teaching, when appropriate.
Oversee safe environment programs, training and compliance for child protection and vulnerable adults. Ensure proper documentation, background checks, and certifications.
Compensation & Benefits
Consult, answer questions, do research related to compensation recommendations, applicant market trends, benefit expectations, within mission-type organizations. Support employees related to benefits programs, eligibility, etc. • Support employee benefit programs in a manner consistent with Catholic teaching while helping employees understand available benefits through a compassionate and pastoral approach.
Position Qualifications:
· College degree preferred, and/or 5-10 years related work experience(HR, Employment related) · Prefer ability to manage/consult multiple sites/parish · Prefer HR Certification (SHRM) • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to supporting the mission, teachings, and values of the Catholic Church through professional conduct, sound judgment, and employment practices. • Ability to integrate Catholic principles into employment practices, leadership guidance, workplace culture, and organizational policies. • Ability to communicate mission expectations and explain Catholic teaching as it relates to employment responsibilities.
Interpersonal Skills
This role requires being an approachable, kind, team player, ability to develop and maintain good relationships with coworkers and interview subjects. Is able to see the broader picture and can work for the good of the department and Diocese as a whole. Supportive of the teachings of the Catholic church. Personally supports and conducts work in a manner consistent with the teachings, mission, and values of the Catholic Church and demonstrates those principles through interactions with clergy, employees, volunteers, applicants, and the public. Can demonstrate that we are at our best when we support our parishes, schools, organizations and other faith-based activities. Exercises leadership with integrity, humility, charity, and respect for the dignity of every person while supporting the ministry of the Diocese. Is Respectful. Can treat everyone with respect, regardless of position or rank, can flex easily, shows equity in relationships, can recognize non-verbal cues and adjusts with ease. Can share differing perspectives in a concise manner and work towards results effectively. Can work in a busy environment, managing interruptions, competiting priorities, and lots of requests for service.
Is coachable. Receives feedback or follow up with ease. Is open to continuous learning and can show professional growth consistently. Avoids the use of passive aggressive behaviors. Can communicate obstacles and knows when and how to elevate or when there are boundary issues.
Practicing Catholic is good standing with the Church. Demonstrated knowledge of HR laws and compliance practices for employment. Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who is able to faithfully represent, support, and advance the mission, teachings, and values of the Diocese through both professional responsibilities and personal conduct. Positive communication skills. Ability to travel and provide needed training.
