HR Director

Job Description

Recruiting and Hiring
Be available to support job descriptions, the hiring and recruiting processes, provide interviewing support on short notice, sourcing of applicants, draft offer letters, and provide compensation recommendations.

Employee Relations
Collaborate with clergy and lay leaders to ensure HR supports ministry, not just operations.
Provide leadership and direction within the Diocese on all aspects of HR policies and procedures in the broader context of the organization's goals and priorities; create solutions that are simple, aligned with church teachings and helpful to internal customers.
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, and respectful manner.
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, and provide training as needed.

Administrative Support
Update and communicate current handbook information. Align all policies with United States Conference of Catholic Bishops guidelines and diocesan values.
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.
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.

About the Employer

Catholic Diocese of Salina covers 31 counties in central/nw Kansas with 86 parishes and 15 schools. Salina is a community of 50,000 in central Kansas.