ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH
Manager of Human Resources
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh
seeks a dynamic HR Manager to lead and/or administer the design and
delivery of core HR services in the following areas: recruitment
and selection; compensation and benefits; performance management;
orientation and training; employee relations; personnel records/HRIS
and legal compliance. The HR Manager will play a strategic role in
the formulation of Diocesan human resource policies, procedures and
programs for the Catholic Center, parishes, schools and agencies
within the Diocese and will also manage the activities of the Avila
Retreat Center and Short Journey Retreat Center. The HR Manager
will also be responsible for coordinating consultants providing
health care advocacy and health care case management services for
older and retired priests.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Advises the Director of
Parish Services and CFO/COO regarding human resource issues and
trends impacting the Diocese’s strategic initiatives and overall
organizational effectiveness.
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Formulates human
resources policies, procedures and practices and administers them
equitably, consistently and in compliance with federal, state and
local regulations in order to ensure risk management. Also apprises
key staff, pastors, and school principals of new developments in
employment laws, particularly when management decisions may be
impacted.
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Serves as the key human
resources person for 95 parish and missions and 23 Catholic schools,
encompassing approximately 2,000 employees. Responsibilities include
consulting with pastors on issues of employment law, hiring, firing,
performance review, job descriptions, compensation, benefits, and
training in all areas of human resource management.
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Identifies legal
requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the
Human Resources Division (e.g., EEO, FLSA, ADA, FMLA) and represents
the Diocese before outside agencies including the EEOC, Workers
Compensation and Department of Labor.
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Develops and maintains a
system for the efficient storage and retrieval of personnel records
and other human resources related data to meet the information needs
of the Diocese.
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Oversees the recruitment
and selection process, evaluates the effectiveness of recruitment
approaches, implements strategies to continually improve the
applicant flow, serves as a resource to search committees and
assists with the employment and placement of new employees.
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Develops, recommends,
implements and maintains an equitable and effective compensation
program for employees including the methodology for determining pay
increases, conducting periodic salary studies and writing and
modifying job descriptions.
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Assesses, recommends and
implements employee benefit programs that are cost-effective and
competitive within the non-profit sector and oversees the
administration of benefits.
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Determines and
recommends employee programs that foster effective employee
communications and promote a high level of employee morale.
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Develops an effective
performance management program including the creation of performance
evaluation forms that reflect performance criteria based on accurate
and current job descriptions. Also trains individuals that function
in a supervisory capacity on effective performance evaluation
techniques.
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Establishes orientation
and training programs that address Diocesan needs (e.g.,
interviewing, performance appraisal).
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Provides guidance and
consultative services to directors, parishes and schools regarding
current issues in human resources, new developments in employment
legislation, staffing, employee relations and the handling of
disciplinary matters.
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Performs other related
duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and/or the Executive
Staff.
Required Qualifications:
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Masters Degree in
Business, Human Resource Management or related area preferred
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SPHR certification by
the Human Resources Certification Institute preferred
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HR generalist background
with broad knowledge of employment, compensation, benefits, policy
formulation, organizational planning, employee relations and
training and development
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Exceptional
interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with
many different constituent groups within the organization
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Sound judgment with the
ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively
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Proven leadership
capabilities with previous experience managing, supervising and
motivating HR staff
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Strong organizational
skills and resourceful with the ability to prioritize projects and
assignments according to timelines and importance; also comfortable
performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day
activities
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Excellent written and
verbal communication skills
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Knowledge of and
appreciation for the ecclesial structures of the Catholic Church