Director of Human Resources

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Human Resources serves all diocesan locations including Pastoral center and extended offices as well as parishes and schools located withing the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in areas of employment, benefits, employee relations and legal compliance in all aspects of human resource management in line Catholic teachings. The Director acts in a consultative role to all strategic partners including the executive leadership team, pastors, principals/presidents, and diocesan directors. The director strives to maintain efficient and effective administration of diocesan benefits; and, as needed, provide special guidance and assistance to all associated locations and employees of the diocese by instructing, consulting, and monitoring benefits programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

(other duties may be assigned)

• Supervisory Function
• • Oversee, direct, guide, supervise HR staff.
  • Update and keep current job descriptions for HR staff.
  • Conduct annual performance evaluations for HR staff.
  • Conduct regular HR staff meetings and coaching sessions.
  • Assist HR staff with setting personal & organizational goals.
  • Approve and manage all time and attendance for HR staff.
  • Maintains and oversees creation of HR Budget
• Executive Leadership
• • Provide HR related guidance to Executive Leadership Team
  • Oversee maintaining all diocesan personnel files.
  • Use expertise and best practices to keep executive Leadership Team abreast in all areas of compliance for HR related and Safe Environment Assist, establish, update Compensation Plan for diocesan staff.
• Strategic Partner (Pastors, Principals, & Diocesan Directors)
• • Consultant to all pastors, principals/ presidents, and diocesan directors in all areas of personnel including but not limited to:
  • • Supervise the Human Resources Representative on employment matters (job posting, job descriptions, interviewing, hiring, compensation, onboarding, etc.)
    • Personnel related policy-Establishing and updating all personnel policies.
    • Compensation Program-establishing and updating all compensation programs.
    • Assists with all personnel related matters.
    • Escalated level for all HR related programs.
• Legal and Compliance (policy and benefits)
• • Ensure all policies and procedures are in compliance with federal law, state law, canon law, and diocesan protocols.
  • Work directly with personnel attorney and liability insurance company related to personnel matters.
  • Ensure all locations are following all aspects of legal/ compliant areas.
  • On-going continuing education in the area of legal and compliance
• Health Plan Administrator/ Retirement Plan
• • Responsible for maintaining benefit compliance for all plans.
  • Work with benefits consultants retained by the diocese for all plans.
  • Work with the Human Resources Generalist to evaluate financials on a monthly, quarterly, yearly basis.
  • Recommend benefit plan design at annual review.
  • Oversee all benefit communications for all employees and administrators
  • Assist in annual open enrollment.
  • Escalated level for all benefit programs.
• Continuing Education
• • NACPA annual convocation and LASHRM annual conference as allowed by the budget.
  • Participate in continuing education webinars, seminars, etc. to maintain and receive updated knowledge.
  • Attend the SHRM National conference when local and as budget allows.
  • Attend local Bayou SHRM monthly meetings whenever possible.
  • Membership to NACPA, SHRM, and Bayou SHRM as budget allows.

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES: HR Generalist and HR Representative

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years HR experience
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP Certification in Human Resources preferred.
• Specific experience in non-profit or religious organization preferred.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully complete Safe Environment training.
• Knowledge of Catholic Church and its teachings and values.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive situations and documents/ records.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly by phone, in written form including email, and verbally.
• Knowledge of Louisiana employment law
• Ability to travel in one’s own vehicle to travel within the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux required.
• Must have a driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must be able to work with autonomy and possess ability to multi-task and set priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Flexibility to work evenings and long hours when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiative and program development.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

This is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. This job description is subject to change at management’s discretion.

Applications are being accepted until May 12, 2025.