Part-Time Parish Operations & HR Manager

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church St Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD fully paid by employer

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MO is seeking a Parish Administration Manager to oversee daily parish operations, HR functions, and office systems. This part-time, up to 28 hours per week role reports to the Pastor and supports ministries with efficient administrative leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of administrative or operations experience, supervises staff, and is skilled in Microsoft Office and payroll/HRS software. Catholic parish familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative, operations, HR, or business management experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with payroll, HRIS, or other administrative software is preferred.
• Experience managing facilities, projects, or office operations is preferred.
• Knowledge or familiarity of Catholic parish operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative and business operations of the parish.
• Supervise and support office administrative staff, ensuring efficient workflows and customer service.
• Manage core HR administrative functions, including payroll coordination, onboarding, benefits administration, timekeeping, and leave administration.
• Coordinate parish administrative policies, procedures, and office systems for consistency.
• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of parish buildings and grounds, including capital projects.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Manage liability, property, and workers' compensation insurance claims; liaise with insurers.
• Lead administrative projects and initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with Pastor and ministry leaders to support operations and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with diocesan policies and employment regulations.
• Assist with planning parish events and priorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

HRIS

Job description

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MO is seeking a Parish Administration Manager to oversee daily parish operations, HR functions, and office systems. This part-time, up to 28 hours per week role reports to the Pastor and supports ministries with efficient administrative leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of administrative or operations experience, supervises staff, and is skilled in Microsoft Office and payroll/HRS software. Catholic parish familiarity is a plus.