HR Specialist-Parish Support

The Human Resources Specialist – Parish Support provides operational HR guidance and administrative support to parishes, schools, and diocesan entities throughout the Roman Catholic Bishop of Worcester.

Working under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, this position serves as a resource to pastors, parish business managers, school principals, department leaders, supervisors, and employees regarding routine human resources matters.

The Specialist assists with the consistent application of diocesan employment policies and procedures, recruitment and onboarding, employee documentation, performance management processes, workplace concerns, and employment compliance.

The position helps parish leadership navigate HR responsibilities by providing practical guidance, maintaining resources and documentation, and coordinating with the Director of Human Resources when more complex matters arise.

A key responsibility of this position is to strengthen HR support across the Diocese by helping parishes and schools establish consistent, professional, and legally compliant employment practices while recognizing the unique operational needs of individual parish communities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to the Catholic mission and values of the Diocese.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person