Associate Director, Office Human Resources

Description

Company: Diocese of San Diego

Location: 3888 Paducah Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Reports to: Director, Office for Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $120, annually

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT

Katie Do, Director, Blair Search Partners

1855 1st Ave., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101

Working with the Director of Human Resources, the Associate Director, supports the Pastoral Center (PC), diocesan parishes and schools by providing consultation and hands‑on assistance with regard to HR matters including conflict resolution, employment law, diocesan policy interpretation/application, wage & hour issues, classification issues, etc. Work with existing staff in onboarding, training, leaves of absence to include workers’ compensation, and unemployment.

• Utilizing HRIS systems, create and maintain ongoing audits to ensure data base integrity as well as ACA compliance.
• Working with the HR Coordinator, oversee leaves of absence throughout the Diocese, to include workers compensation.
• Assist with creating and maintaining all User Guides and Manuals, while exploring ways to expedite processes.
• Provide ongoing development for Location Administrators through continuing HR education and training utilizing technology (e.g. zoom sessions) as well as onsite visits rolling out new systems (e.g. Onboarding, Time and Labor, etc.)
• Working with Finance/Payroll team in problem solving and implementing new processes where needed.
• Provide coaching, counselling and hands‑on assistance to management/location administrators regarding conflict resolution, internal investigations, discipline and terminations.
• Respond to employee requests for assistance and information regarding employee‑related matters while being sensitive to potential underlying issues.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

• Practicing Catholic (preferred)
• Clear understanding and strong commitment to the tenets, values and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Deeply supportive of the Catholic Dioceses’ identity, committed to its mission and values, dedicated to fostering a positive, empathetic, and inclusive community.

• Working knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong database/analytical skills: able to apply functional knowledge to solve problems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus

• Ability to have a learning mindset and be a team player with implementation.
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in providing exemplary HR services in a multi‑site organization.
• Experience working in an environment where strong influencing skills are integral to success.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related major.
• Strong presentation skills: ability to prepare and make presentations that are cogent and compelling.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PPT etc.).
• PHR/SPHR certification a plus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a phone system. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the pastoral center facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work‑related events.

The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county‑wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Catholic Diocese of San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.