Human Resources Director

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of all human resource functions for the Archdiocese ensuring that HR practices support the mission of the Catholic Church foster a positive and pastoral workplace culture and comply with all applicable laws and Archdiocesan policies. This role supports clergy parish and school leaders and central services staff through expert guidance in employee relations talent management performance development training compensation benefits administration and compliance.

The Human Resources Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and as a resource to parishes schools and ministries across the Archdiocese.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development

Develop and implement HR strategies that advance the mission vision and values of the Archdiocese.
Advise the Archbishop Chancellor/COO and leadership on organizational structure staffing and workforce planning.
Promote a culture aligned with Catholic social teaching respect for human dignity and pastoral care.

2. Employee Relations & Pastoral HR Support

Provide expert guidance to pastors principals and managers on employee issues conflict resolution progressive discipline and terminations.
Conduct or oversee sensitive personnel investigations with professionalism fairness and confidentiality.
Support a culture of pastoral care while upholding compliance consistency and due process.

3. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Oversee recruitment strategies for central services positions and provide recruitment consultation to parishes and schools.
Ensure consistent onboarding practices including safe environment requirements and background checks.
Partner with leadership to identify high-quality candidates who support the Catholic mission.

4. Training & Development

Design and deliver training for leaders on topics such as performance management HR policies cultural values and employee relations.
Support leadership development and succession planning across parishes schools and ministries.
Oversee ongoing compliance training (e.g. Safe Environment policies harassment prevention).

5. Compensation Benefits & HR Operations

Oversee compensation structures salary administration and job evaluation processes.
Coordinate and support the end-to-end merit planning process and cycle.
Manage benefit programs (health retirement leave plans) working closely with vendors and consultants.
Ensure HR data integrity timely reporting and accurate maintenance of personnel records.
Lead and support all HR systems to ensure effective and consistent operations.

6. Policy Development & Compliance

Develop update and interpret HR policies and the Archdiocesan employee handbook.
Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws (FLSA FMLA ADA EEO etc.).

7. Support for Parishes Schools and Ministries

Serve as a resource to pastors principals parish business managers and school administrators on HR best practices.
Provide consultation on employment matters unique to ministry settings (e.g. ministerial exception canonical considerations).
Create and distribute HR toolkits templates and guidance documents.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field required.
Masters degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.
Minimum 710 years of progressively responsible HR experience including supervisory responsibilities.
Experience in a nonprofit education or faith-based environment preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of employment law HR policy and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy fairness and sound judgment.
Excellent communication facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with clergy religious and lay staff.
Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
Proficiency with HRIS systems Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.

Catholic Identity

Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
Must support the mission teachings and pastoral priorities of the Catholic Church.
Ability to integrate Catholic values and principles into HR leadership and decision-making.

Work Environment

Office environment with regular interaction across parishes schools and ministries.
Occasional travel within the Archdiocese.
Some evening or weekend responsibilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods use standard office equipment and travel to parishes/schools for meetings or training

Required Experience:

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Position SummaryThe Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of all human resource functions for the Archdiocese ensuring that HR practices support the mission of the Catholic Church foster a positive and pastoral workplace culture and comply with all applicable laws and ...