Regional HR Manager - Talent, Compliance & Growth

Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago seeks a Human Resources Manager to serve as the key HR advisor to managers and staff within assigned vicariates. You will provide strategic HR support, coaching, and guidance to advance personnel initiatives and ensure compliant, effective people practices.

Responsibilities include talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development, with regular HR metrics review.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of HR generalist experience with emphasis on employee relations and talent assessment.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws (EEO, ADAAA, FMLA, FLSA).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Master’s degree and SHRM certification a plus.
• Spanish fluency is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supports the Episcopal Bishop, the Director of Vicariate Operations and Regional Director(s) for assigned vicariate with HR strategy, coaching, and guidance.
• Supports HR areas including talent and performance management, employee relations, organizational development, and change management.
• Partners with leaders to conduct employee relations and ethics investigations.
• Measures HR metrics, analyzes trends, and recommends action plans to close gaps.
• Promotes a positive work environment by listening and addressing concerns with urgency.
• Facilitates training on employment law, employee relations, leadership development, and team building.
• Advises leaders on coaching to address performance including disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Projects manage various initiatives across vicariates and Pastoral Centers.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent assessment

HR metrics

Training sessions

Leadership development

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

SHRM certification (plus)

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago seeks a Human Resources Manager to serve as the key HR advisor to managers and staff within assigned vicariates. You will provide strategic HR support, coaching, and guidance to advance personnel initiatives and ensure compliant, effective people practices.

Responsibilities include talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development, with regular HR metrics review.