What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources - Generalist position at Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph?
Description
Position Title: Human Resources Generalist
Status: Full-Time, Exempt (40 hours/week)
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
Summary
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is seeking a Human Resources Generalist who serves the mission of the Catholic Church by supporting the human resource needs of the Diocese, including parishes, schools, cemeteries, and Chancery offices. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a faith-filled environment rooted in service, compassion and stewardship, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and diocesan policies.
The HR Generalist provides guidance and support to employees and leadership in areas such as payroll, benefits, recruitment, and policy administration, helping those who serve the People of God to carry out their ministries effectively. This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week.
Essential Duties
- Provide timely, accurate, and compassionate HR support to employees and parish leadership
- Serve as a trusted resource in payroll, benefits, medical leaves, and employment matters
- Assist parishes and diocesan entities with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes in alignment with diocesan policies
- Support the development of training materials and HR initiatives
- Prepare HR reports and metrics to support effective decision-making
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and diocesan employment laws and policies
- Process payroll for Chancery offices and other entities as needed
- Prepare monthly benefit billing reports for entities
- Complete onboarding and offboarding for Chancery employees
- Serve as subject matter expert for HRIS platforms (Paylocity and Bswift)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Commitment to supporting the mission of the Catholic Church and serving others with respect and dignity
- Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across parishes, schools, and diocesan offices
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail Excellent interpersonal, communication, and pastoral sensitivity
- Sound judgment and critical thinking skills with the ability to resolve issues thoughtfully and fairly
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources, project management, or a related support role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms
- Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred, with an understanding of and respect for Catholic teachings and values
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.
Requirements
Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to first day.