Human Resources Manager

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits (medical, dental, and)

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Fully funded retirement plan

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and compliance. The role emphasizes strategic HR leadership in a mission-driven nonprofit environment and will be performed primarily remotely with in-office needs as required.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and at least five years’ HR experience, including regulatory knowledge and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience with focus on recruitment and onboarding.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: develop recruitment strategies, manage full-cycle hiring, oversee onboarding and orientation, ensure accurate job descriptions.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: foster a positive work environment, advise managers and employees on policies, support conflict resolution.
• HR Operations: administer benefits, leave programs, HRIS, maintain confidential records, update HR policies.
• Compliance & Risk Management: ensure legal compliance, monitor nonprofit employment requirements, support safety and audits.
• Learning & Development: identify staff development, coordinate leadership programs, support performance management.
• Strategic HR Leadership: align HR with organizational goals, analyze workforce trends, contribute to planning and culture.

Job description

At Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, we believe that people are the heart of our impact. Every day, our team works to create meaningful change in the lives of those we serve.

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dynamic Human Resources Manager to help cultivate a workplace where employees can thrive while advancing our mission.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing human resources operations including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, learning and development, compliance and risk management.

We offer successful candidates a competitive salary, strong health benefits (including medical, dental and vision that are available the first of the month following hire date), generous time off programs that includes15 paid holidays a year and paid parental leave. We also have a solid retirement plan that is fully funded by Catholic Charities along with other benefits.

The Human Resources Manager will work primarily remotely, being in office as needed.

We are proud of our supportive and collaborative culture at Catholic Charities and to be designated as one of the Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

Human Resources Manager Kep Performance Objectives Include

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Manage the full-cycle hiring process including job postings, interviews, and offer letters.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
• Ensure accurate job descriptions for all positions within the agency.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on workplace issues, policies, and best practices.
• Support conflict resolution and employee coaching initiatives.

Human Resources Operations

• Assist with administering employee benefits, leave programs, and HRIS systems.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality.
• Contribute to the development, updating, and communication of HR policies and procedures.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Monitor nonprofit-specific employment requirements and best practices.
• Support workplace safety and risk management initiatives.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and required documentation.

Learning & Development

• Identify staff development and training opportunities.
• Coordinate leadership development and professional growth programs. Support performance management processes, including evaluations and goal setting.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Analyze workforce trends and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to organizational planning, succession planning, and culture-building initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of progressive human resources experience with a strong focus on recruitment and onboarding.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellence in communication, relationship building, and conflict resolution.
• The proven ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is preferred.
• ACT 33/34 Clearances
• Candidates must not be listed on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) or any applicable federal or state exclusion database.