Director of Human Resources

Diocese of Winona-Rochester

Rochester, MN

Job ID#:
4996172194
Posted:
October 15, 2025
Expires:
October 30, 2025
Category:
Human Resources
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
0-2 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
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Job Description

The Office of Human Resources supports the bishop and his mission by providing oversight, development, support and direct services in Human Resources for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester (approximately 2,000 employees). Director serves as a resource for the Chancery, parishes, schools and other affiliated institutions in matters pertaining to employment, compensation, benefits, discipline, terminations, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The incumbent must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church or support the tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.

Essential Responsibilities:

*Assists the Bishop, Vicar General and the Moderator of the Curia with correspondence, orientation, education on programs and concerns relating to human resource issues.

*Researches, evaluates, recommends and establishes "best practices" employee relations processes/procedures to promote a healthy and productive workplace in the Chancery and throughout the diocese.

*Reviews documentation regarding discipline or discharge cases to ensure individuals are treated justly while advising management how best to proceed to address / avoid potential legal implications.

*Develop/maintain up-to-date Position Descriptions, Performance Review Process, Pay Grade System and other HR Processes for the Chancery Office.

*Ensure personnel policies and practices are consistent with best practices for recruiting, selecting, orienting, evaluating, training, compensating and retaining an outstanding work force that is committed to accomplishing the mission of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.

*Oversee the Benefits Administration of the diocese. Ensures the diocese follows current benefit laws, especially the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and how it interrelates with Church teachings.

*Accountable for HR department budget (approximately $200,000) and Diocesan Employee Benefits Budget (approximately $7 million)

*Manages various special programs, projects and assignments as delegated.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at Indeed.com or send resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements to hr@dowr.org or via traditional mail to: Employment Opportunities, Diocese of Winona-Rochester, 2907 Jeremiah Lane NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Pay: $73,216.00 - $83,620.00 per year

About the Employer

Led by Bishop Robert E. Barron, the Diocese of Winona-Rochester serves the 20 southernmost counties of the State of Minnesota - bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and South Dakota to the west. The Diocese is home to 99 parishes, four high schools, 30 elementary schools and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary on the campus of St. Mary's University in Winona.

The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester are learning communities rooted in the teaching Mission of the Catholic Church offering academic excellence and Gospel values in a diverse and nurturing environment.