HR Generalist

Job Description

Do you want to make a true difference in the world? Come join our team.

Feeling ready for a career that gives you the freedom to openly live out your values, foster your spiritual life, AND excel at your work?

Do you desire to work where you personally will make an eternal impact on the world?

As you look around, you may notice our societal underpinnings, cultural norms, and our overall ethos in America no longer supports and buoys up those seeking to follow Christ.

At this pivotal point in history, there is an amazing opportunity to rediscover the power of the Gospel and to bring people to the saving grace and abundance of life in Jesus Christ.

If you feel a tug on your heart to live on mission for the glory of the Father, we'd love to meet you.

The Mission of the Archdiocese of Denver :

The Archdiocese of Denver exists so that in Jesus Christ all might be rescued and have abundant life, for the glory of the Father.

At the Archdiocese of Denver Pastoral Center, we seek to live this mission by living the following values. You will be love working here if you aspire and strive to live these.

Abide in Relationship : Having become sons and daughters of the Father in Baptism, we grow in relationship with him and our neighbor.

Be the Cavalry : Our desire is to build up God's Kingdom and to rescue our neighbor. The work to be accomplished is ours.

No army is coming; we are the cavalry.

Confound the World : We recognize we're on mission to proclaim the power of the Gospel in the modern wilderness, a hostile land which requires courage in the face of opposition.

Our joyful, countercultural witness perplexes the world and plants seeds of curiosity about its origin.

Key Job Responsibilities :

Recruitment and Onboarding :

Assist in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies.

Post job openings, screen applications, and coordinate interviews.

Manage the onboarding process for Pastoral Center employees and consult parishes on their specific onboarding processes.

Benefits and Compensation :

Support Benefits Administrator as needed with benefits and compensation programs, including, health, dental, vision, retirement plans, PTO, etc.

Respond to general benefits and compensation-related questions from employees and managers via our internal ticketing system, email, phone calls, benefits fairs, training days, etc.

Maintain benefits and compensation record keeping systems, run reports, and perform data cleanup as needed.

Compliance and Recordkeeping :

Be a user and reliable resource for our HRIS system supporting entities, schools and parishes.

Maintain HRIS systems by maintaining data integrity; identifying, researching, and analyzing problems; implementing improvements;

updating training manuals, user guides, and system tables, codes, and security profiles; researching data discrepancies.

Ensure compliance and be a sense-maker around federal, state, and Church employment laws and regulations.

Proactively identify opportunities to correlate compliance efforts with our Catholic culture.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.

Assist with the preparation and submission of required reports and documentation.

Maintain complete security and confidentiality of all company records, employee data, and sensitive information.

Ensure our work environment is free from any form of harassment. Report incidents immediately to supervisor or other appropriate channels.

Comply with Church, federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation;

enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Performance Management :

Support the implementation of our annual Job Flourishing processes.

Assist supervisors with performance improvement plans and employee development initiatives.

Training and Development :

Identify training needs of AoD (Archdiocese of Denver) staff and parish business managers. Support the coordination of monthly Business Manager Formation Days.

Develop and deliver training materials for parish and AoD relating to HR and recruitment tasks.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.

Improve human resources job knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;

benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.

Actively engaged in self-development by creating and following your own personal, professional, and spiritual growth plan.

Policy Development and Implementation :

Assist in the development and updating of HR policies and procedures.

Communicate policies and ensure understanding and compliance across the organization through established weekly and monthly communication channels

Provide guidance and interpretation of HR policies to employees and managers.

Oversee all governance and compliance with EEOC, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, and all Church, state, and federal required training.

HR Projects and Initiatives :

Completes special human resources projects as assigned by clarifying project objectives; setting timetables and schedules;

conducting research; developing and organizing information; resolving concerns; analyzing time and cost issues; preparing reports.

Participate in HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving HR processes and practices.

Support organizational development and change management efforts.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the HR department.

Qualifications & Benefits

Education / Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.

At least 3-5 years of experience in an HR generalist role.

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred or a plan in place to become certified.

Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Competencies / Qualifications :

Align with the values and mission of the Catholic Church and possess a willingness to practice human resources from this faithful perspective.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred). Physical Requirements :

Office environment with occasional travel to parishes and schools within northern Colorado.

Ability to work flexible hours when necessary.

Application Process : Interested candidates should visit the Archdiocese of Denver Careers page ( to submit a resume and cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position.

BENEFITS :

Comprehensive and Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage :

The Archdiocese of Denver Welfare Benefits Trust medical plan options cover preventive care at 100%

Teladoc Services : Provides access 24 hours, seven days a week to Board-certified doctors

Alternative Care : Covers 50% of each medically necessary treatment / visit per calendar year for Chiropractic / Acupuncture / Spiritual Care / Massage Therapy / Naturopathy under the Copay plan and Choice options.

Natural Family Planning : The program covers up to $500 of expenses associated with the cost of an approved natural family planning (NFP) course / method and associated NFP supplies for all medical plan options (per calendar year)

Maternity Management Program : Advice, free educational materials

• Generous Paid Time Off : 22 days starting (accrued) + 18 paid holidays (including the full week between Christmas and New Year's.
• Pension Plan : Annual Contribution of 6% of salary to retirement plan
• Parental Leave : 60 Calendar Days for mothers and 30 Calendar Days for fathers fully paid upon the birth / placement of a child (natural birth, adoption, foster-to-adopt).

Full parental leave can be used if employed 12 months or longer. Half (30 days for mothers / 15 days for fathers) can be used if employed 6 months to a year.

• Cemetery and Mortuary Discounts
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

On-site Mass, adoration, confessions, and other opportunities to exercise your faith.

• Catholic Biblical School : Free and discount courses
30+ days ago