A Catholic organization in Montgomery County, PA is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead and manage all HR functions. Rooted in a Catholic tradition of service, integrity, compassion, and community, the organization seeks a Human Resources leader who will respect, support, and help advance those values throughout the employee experience. This role is ideal for someone who understands how faith, mission, and values shape an organization, and who leads with professionalism, sound judgment, compassion, and a genuine spirit of service to others.
This role is both strategic and highly hands-on, with responsibility for core HR operations including bi-weekly payroll processing, benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced HR professional to serve as the sole HR leader, owning the full employee lifecycle while partnering closely with senior leadership in a purpose-driven environment. The role requires a high degree of judgment, discretion, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead with empathy and professionalism.
The Director of Human Resources will serve as a trusted resource across the organization, ensuring effective HR practices, compliance, and a supportive workplace culture aligned with the institution’s mission and values. The role also offers meaningful opportunity to strengthen and evolve HR practices over time, including enhancements to professional development and leadership programming, performance management and recognition, compensation and benefits strategy, workforce planning, and HR systems optimization.
Profile of the Successful Candidate
- 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within an educational, nonprofit, faith-based, or mission-driven organization
- Demonstrated experience across core HR functions, including payroll, compensation planning, recruiting, performance management, and benefits administration
- Proven ability to operate independently while effectively partnering with leadership
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
- Advanced HR certification (SHRM or HRCI) preferred
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within and support a values-based culture with respect for the institution’s Catholic mission and heritage
Key Responsibilities
--Compensation & Benefits
- Oversee all aspects of bi-weekly payroll and benefits administration
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors, including retirement (403b), medical, FSA, and related programs
- Analyze compensation against market benchmarks and recommend adjustments to support retention and recruitment
- Lead and coordinate the annual open enrollment process
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers to lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate management, interviewing, and offer development
- Oversee onboarding for all new hires, ensuring a smooth and professional experience
- Help attract talent who will thrive in a mission-centered environment
HR Operations & Administration
- Maintain accurate and compliant employee records
- Prepare and distribute annual employment agreements, including compensation and stipend communication
- Maintain and update the employee handbook, recommending enhancements as needed
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance, support, and resolution as needed
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive and non-public information
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Support leadership in fostering a professional, respectful, inclusive, and mission-aligned workplace culture
Leadership & Collaboration
- Report to the Chief Financial & Operating Officer and work closely with senior academic leadership on faculty-related HR matters
- Partner with executive leadership on sensitive and strategic HR issues
- Contribute to the ongoing refinement of HR policies, processes, and systems
