Ministerial Character

The Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (the diocese) entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Each position employed in the Diocese of Austin helps to extend the ministry of the Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist Catholic Schools will be responsible for providing direct human resources services including leading all staffing efforts, managing the full recruiting lifecycle, and acting as the primary resource for HR content and processes. The position works with the Director of Human Resources and the Superintendent to ensure application of policies in each school. The position reports to the Director, Human Resources and operates with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative.

Essential Job Duties:

• As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Austin in both your professional and personal life.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
• Assist the schools in Talent Acquisition Functions.
• Manage full recruiting lifecycle from needs assessment to on-boarding.
• Train hiring managers and others on interviewing techniques and best practices.
• Develop, update, and maintain job descriptions.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation sessions.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Assist the Director of HR and the Superintendent in conducting preliminary investigations as requested and delivering preliminary findings in order to gather multiple perspectives on issues and create preliminary recommendations where appropriate.
• Ensure the proper implementation of employee leaves throughout the schools of the diocese.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure proper pay practices and FLSA compliance.
• Accomplish human resources and organization mission by completing related projects as needed.
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to staff and others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the structure and basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of and ability to use human resources practices, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively apply employment laws, rules, policies, procedures, and standards to personnel issues.
• Knowledge of employee health and welfare benefits.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and job boards.
• Knowledge of employee leaves (FMLA, WC, FFCRA, etc.)
• Skilled in intermediate level in Excel, Adobe Pro, Word, and Outlook.
• Skilled in working collaboratively with others.
• Skilled in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in effectively organizing, planning, and prioritizing projects, assignments and tasks.
• Skill in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating talent acquisition processes, policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to develop and effectively present material for public speaking and staff training purposes.
• Ability to think critically and analytically to arrive at effective solutions to personnel issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Trainings:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited American college or university or equivalent in a foreign country.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of full-time, wage-earning, related work experience.

Language Requirement:

• English (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing).

Catholic Requirement:

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.