Human Resources Manager

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia

This job description explains the detail and general nature of the position; and overview of why the job exists and what the job is to accomplish.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its entities is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church.

Job purpose

The Human Resources Manager provides guidance and expertise in the areas of training, compensation, benefits and employee relations to parishes and agencies within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia which includes the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Catholic Social Services, Catholic Housing and Community Services, St. Charles Seminary and parishes. Additionally, this position manages documentation and reporting requirements for external compliance, including EEOC, Affordable Care Act and unemployment. Finally, the HR Manager will support various level HR duties as needed including onboarding, training, benefits and employee relations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Help ensure compliance with governmental and internal regulations and policies by coaching supervisors, monitoring job actions, and at times auditing documentation;
• Under general supervision, provide guidance for supervisors and pastors regarding appropriate compensation, hiring, leave administration, and addressing employee performance issues;
• Provide guidance for employees to assist in resolving questions, problems or grievances;
• Attend Unemployment Compensation hearings on behalf of the Archdiocese as needed;
• Utilize Pennsylvania Unemployment software to track claims pertaining to the Archdiocese with the goal of enhancing efficiency of claim management and controlling the cost of claims;
• Develop and execute project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies to ensure successful project completion within scope, schedule, and budget constraints as needed.
• Assist staff and management in understanding and following personnel policies and procedures, including performance management, attendance, and leave administration;
• Process new hires and terminations for Archdiocese Pastoral Center and related offices, conduct exit interviews for departing employees;
• Assist with retirement, benefits, leaves administration, employee performance, employee grievances and disciplinary actions;
• Administer leave, including FMLA for Archdiocese Pastoral Center Employees and related entities;
• Travel, as needed, to parishes, schools and other archdiocesan entities to assist in Human Resources related matters;
• Report Workers’ Compensation claims and coordinate work between employee and the third-party Workers’ Compensation Administrator.
• Consult department managers on employee relation matters including terminations and advise department managers. Recommend appropriate HR related actions to support operational goals;
• Create and maintain jobs descriptions including sample job descriptions for parish jobs;
• Assist with medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees;
• Coordinate and participate in HR events and projects;
• Promote, organize and implement employee wellness programs;
• Analyze data and generate reports for distribution to relevant departments or offices;
• Execute human resources decisions in alignment with the values, teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field required;
• Master’s Degree (or participation in accredited Master’s Program or SHRM certification) preferred;
• Sound knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resources and their application;
• Ability to execute human resources decisions in alignment with the values, teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and analytical skills;
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities;
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite);
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

Working conditions

Evening and Weekend work – N/A

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 30lbs.

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