Executive HR Leader for Diocese

Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Dallas seeks an Executive Director of Human Resources to serve as the senior HR leader, guiding culture, hiring, and policy across parishes, schools, and ministries in service of Catholic mission.

The role requires strategic HR leadership, organizational development, and strong collaboration with the Bishop and diocesan leaders to sustain a mission-centered workforce dedicated to serving the Church and people of the Diocese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business admin, or related field; master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience including senior/executive leadership.
• Expertise in employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, and talent management.
• HR leadership in complex, nonprofit or faith-based multi-site organizations preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.
• Strong financial, data, budgeting, and vendor-management skills.
• Catholic faith and active in a Roman Catholic community; Spanish bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy aligned with pastoral priorities and operational goals.
• Advise senior leaders on structure, leadership, succession, and workforce trends.
• Develop scalable HR policies across parishes, schools, and ministries.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, retention, and offboarding.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, leave, recognition, and HR operations.
• Ensure secure HR systems, records, reporting, and data governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional matters with Legal, Risk, Finance and others.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic planning

Employee relations

Policy development

Talent management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

The Diocese of Dallas seeks an Executive Director of Human Resources to serve as the senior HR leader, guiding culture, hiring, and policy across parishes, schools, and ministries in service of Catholic mission.

The role requires strategic HR leadership, organizational development, and strong collaboration with the Bishop and diocesan leaders to sustain a mission-centered workforce dedicated to serving the Church and people of the Diocese.