Director of Human Resources

Catholic Diocese Of Peoria

Posted on : 10-07-2025

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Job Location

Peoria - USA

Yearly Salary

$ 80000 - 100000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Posted on : 10-07-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Administration - Curia/Director

Date Posted:
7/8/2025

Location:
Spalding Pastoral Center (Peoria)

Closing Date:
07/08/2025

Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Location: Catholic Diocese of Peoria Peoria IL
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

About the Role
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director of Human Resources to lead and oversee all HR functions across the Diocese. This leadership role will ensure the implementation of effective compliant and values-based HR strategies in alignment with the spiritual and operational mission of the Diocese. The Director will collaborate with Diocesan leadership clergy schools parishes and external partners to build a workplace that supports and engages all employees.

What You Will Do

HR Operations

Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for all Diocesan employees.
Administer senior clergy benefits including financial processing Medicare transitions and communications regarding dues housing and actuarial data.
Manage unemployment claims including claim validity reviews quarterly reimbursements to IDES and support for protests as needed.
Contribute to annual budget projections and employee cost-sharing strategies.
Oversee third-party welfare benefit service providers and consultants.

Employee Relations

Serve as a trusted HR advisor for schools and parishes addressing employee-related concerns.
Collaborate with supervisor and Legal Counsel on complex employee relations matters.

Total Rewards: Compensation & Benefits

Develop and distribute employee benefit materials during annual enrollment.
Coordinate and communicate annual open enrollment activities.
Provide direct support for employee inquiries regarding life insurance disability FMLA and other benefits.
Resolve claims and benefit issues in coordination with consultants and providers.
Administer billing and payments related to premiums claims and ancillary benefit costs.
Monitor benefits reporting and collaborate with Finance on cost tracking.
Oversee outside medical services for clergy.
Manage the 403(b) retirement plan: oversee enrollments payroll deductions deposits rollovers loans and withdrawals.

Employee & Leadership Development

Deliver training sessions and resources to support employee and leadership development across the Diocese.
Promote ongoing learning tools to strengthen employee and manager capabilities.

Employee Engagement Culture & Retention

Develop and share HR-related communications for Curia parishes and clergy Connections newsletters.
Maintain and enhance employee recognition programs.

HR Compliance

Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations (EEOC DOL IDES etc.).
Manage HR policy updates handbook revisions and compliance audits.
Represent the Diocese in any employment-related hearings or legal matters.

Recruitment

Lead recruitment efforts for Curia staff including job postings applicant screening and coordination with departments.
Support schools and parishes with recruitment strategies and resources.

Performance Management

Maintain and update job descriptions for Curia positions; assist with descriptions for parish and schools.
Lead the design and rollout of performance evaluation systems.

Health Safety & Wellness

Promote wellness initiatives through the Diocesan health plan and external partners.
Identify and implement wellness opportunities for both clergy and employees.

What You Will Have

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Development Business Administration or related fieldor a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to fulfill this role.
Strong leadership interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Strategic thinking with the ability to manage complex multi-unit environments.
Sound understanding of HR principles practices and employment law.
Discretion in handling sensitive information and emotionally charged situations.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Experience working in a nonprofit or Church-based environment.
Familiarity with the structure and operations of Catholic organizations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel).

What You Will Get

Our goal at the Catholic Diocese of Peoria is for you to have a rewarding career.
We value our employees and offer a Total Rewards package to support your overall well-being including:
- Salary Range: $80000- $100000 per year based on skills and experience.
  - The salary offered may vary depending on several individualized factors including but not limited to job level market skills experience job-related knowledge training and other department needs. Please note salary is only one component of the Total Rewards package.

Medical dental prescription and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy
Paid Time Off: Vacation sick leave holy days and holidays
Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance

How to Apply

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