Director of Compliance
Director of Compliance
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14-06-2025
Job Description
Position Title: Director of Compliance
FLSA Classification: Salaried full-time (Executive)
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Date: June 5 2025
Our Core Purpose
To give glory to God and to help every soul within our reach attain eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
Our Vision
The archdiocese will be a community of joyful missionary disciples and of saints united in Jesus. Southeast Michigan will be a place that manifests the presence of God.
Each position employed with the AOD helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description.
Position Summary
The Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking a mission-aligned detail-oriented and relationship-driven professional to serve as the Director of Compliance. This vital role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a Center of Excellence (COE) for Compliance which includes Safe Environments and the Office of Protecting Gods Children within the Curia. This role provides guidance and advice on compliance policy and employment best practices to all ministry members within the diocese.
The Director of Compliance acts as a Policy & Compliance Advisor and serves as a key strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Human Resources. The role will interface with Episcopal Vicars and director level personnel in executing policy and establishing protocols.
The purpose of this role is to ensure that the Archdiocese of Detroit operates within legal ethical and organizational standards. This role is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining comprehensive compliance programs policies and procedures that promote a culture of accountability and integrity across all Archdiocesan entities.
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Governance
- Serve as a trusted advisor on Archdiocesan-wide policy matters and compliance issues.
- Collaborate with the Delegate for Clergy Misconduct on investigations involving laity or parish/school communities.
- Draft implement and maintain compliance programs aligned with the Pastoral Code of Conduct and USCCB standards.
Compliance Program Development
- Design and enforce policies to ensure legal and internal compliance.
- Develop tools such as annual pre-audit checklists and periodic spot-check protocols for employment documentation (e.g. I-9s background checks fingerprinting).
- Maintain accurate records of background checks training and policy adherence.
Training & Monitoring
- Lead training initiatives for employees and volunteers on compliance policies.
- Conduct regular audits of processes and documentation across all Archdiocesan sites.
- Assist in the development and revision of policies related to information governance.
Cross Departmental Collaboration
- Partner with HR and the Office of Victim Assistance on employment and safe environment matters.
- Review personnel files and provide advice on employment-related legal documents (e.g. PIPs termination letters severance agreements).
- Investigate policy violations and recommend corrective actions.
Legal & Ethical Compliance
- Ensure all activities comply with applicable laws and ethical standards especially regarding the protection of minors.
- Maintain oversight of external legal counsel billing and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Support parish and school staff with employment law inquiries and government surveys.
Additional Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the COO and CFO on real estate contracts as needed.
- Develop a taxonomy for digitizing Archdiocesan documentation in partnership with the Chancellor and IT Director.
- Audit contractor agreements to standardize pricing and payment procedures.
- Liaise directly with external counsel (Bodman) for legal support and guidance.
Qualifications
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with deep understanding of legal & regulatory standards and/or frameworks (e.g. USCCB guidelines state/federal labor laws).
- Proven experience in compliance legal or HR advisory roles.
- Strong understanding of employment law policy development and risk management.
- Excellent communication analytical and organizational skills.
- Experience working in faith-based or nonprofit organizations is a plus.
Core Competencies
- Policy Implementation:Translates complex regulations into clear actionable policies.
- Risk Analysis:Identifies compliance gaps and recommends corrective actions.
- Cross-Functional Communication:Builds trust and collaborates effectively across departments.
- Ethical Leadership:Exercises sound judgment and discretion especially in sensitive matters.
- Program Management:Oversees multiple audits training programs and compliance initiatives.
- Conflict Resolution:Navigates disputes and complex organizational dynamics with skill.
- Strategic Improvement:Drives continuous process enhancements and long-term compliance goals.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Full-time salaried position based at the Archdiocese of Detroit main campus in Detroit MI
Physical demands
Position requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. May involve some lifting carrying pushing/or pulling of objects and materials (5-50 pounds). May involve extended periods of time standing or sitting at a keyboard or workstation. May involve repetitive motion (i.e. typing). May involve walking long distances. May require long periods of time speaking.
Travel required
Local travel within the Archdiocese to parishes trainings and meetings is expected with visits primarily within Southeast Michigan.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume cover letter and references to Application Email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Supervisory Responsibilities
n/a
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer and does not illegally discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability height weight genetic information or marital or other legally protected status. The Archdiocese of Detroit is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and encourages applications and/or nominations of women persons of color veterans and persons with disabilities.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
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