Executive Director – Human Resources

Catholic Diocese of Dallas

. Serve as the senior human resources leader for the Diocese of Dallas .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in human resources leadership, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development within a faith-based context. Proficient in developing scalable HR policies and fostering a mission-aligned workplace culture.

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10+ Years Of Progressive HR ExperienceExpertise In Employee RelationsSHRM-SCP Or SPHR CertificationStrong Financial And Budget Management SkillsBilingual In Spanish

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsCompensation And BenefitsOrganizational DevelopmentPerformance ManagementHR OperationsComplianceWorkforce PlanningData GovernanceHR Policy Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationConflict ResolutionRelationship BuildingLeadership FormationChange Management

Tools & Technologies

HR SystemsOffice TechnologyPersonnel SystemsData Reporting ToolsBudgeting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationFaith-BasedEducationHealthcareDiocesan OperationsWorkplace CultureEmployment ComplianceLabor LawsEqual Employment OpportunityWorkers’ Compensation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior human resources leader for the Diocese of Dallas
Foster a workplace culture reflecting the mission, teachings, and values of the Catholic Church
Lead talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, organizational development, performance management, HR operations, and employment compliance
Work with the Bishop and Vicar General to recruit, evaluate, and select candidates for key diocesan positions
Execute HR strategy aligned with pastoral priorities, operational goals, and responsible stewardship
Advise senior leaders on organizational structure, leadership, succession, workforce trends, and change
Establish scalable HR policies for parishes, schools, and ministries
Lead workforce planning, recruitment, selection, onboarding, retention, and offboarding
Oversee performance, development, leadership formation, succession, and career pathways
Equip supervisors, pastors, principals, and ministry leaders to manage people and apply employment practices
Oversee employee relations, workplace concerns, investigations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and separations
Maintain secure HR systems, records, reporting, and data governance
Improve HR processes, service, technology, controls, and communications
Oversee compensation, job architecture, salary administration, benefits, leave, and recognition programs
Partner with Finance on personnel costs, benefit sustainability, budgets, audits, and vendor performance
Monitor employment laws and coordinate diocesan implementation
Oversee employment policies, notices, record retention, accommodations, wage-and-hour practices, and compliance
Prepare recommendations, policies, reports, and presentations for leadership and governance bodies
Coordinate cross-functional matters with Legal, Risk Management, Finance, Communications, Safe Environment, and other offices
Uphold the mission, teachings, values, policies, and canonical responsibilities of the Roman Catholic Church and Diocese
Ensure fair, consistent, mission-aligned hiring and strengthen leadership pipelines
Build relationships with clergy, religious, lay leaders, employees, advisory bodies, and external partners
Perform other assigned duties and special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational leadership, or a related field; master’s preferred
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior or executive leadership
Expertise in employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, talent management, organizational development, and HR operations
HR leadership in a complex, decentralized, nonprofit, faith-based, education, healthcare, or multi-site organization strongly preferred
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar senior HR certification preferred
Strong financial, data, technology, budget, and vendor-management skills
Catholic and active in a Roman Catholic faith community
Spanish bilingual ability a plus
Knowledge of comprehensive HR practices, workers’ compensation, liability, insurance, safety requirements, labor, payroll, benefits, and equal employment opportunity laws
Knowledge of church, diocesan, and parish operations preferred
Experience with supervision and performance evaluation
Proficiency with current office technology, methods, and personnel systems
Must communicate effectively, use standard office technology, and perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Primarily office-based, with regular diocesan travel and occasional evening or weekend work