Director of Human Resources

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Date: October 2026

Department: Human Resources Department

Reports to: Executive Director of Resources

Job Status: Full-Time / Exempt / Salaried

Work Location: Onsite

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $100,000

Resume and Cover Letter Required:

Applicants must submit a cover letter along with their resume. The cover letter should speak to your qualifications and leadership experience and convey your alignment with the mission and values of Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth.

About Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth

Impelled by the love of Christ, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL), a Roman Catholic congregation of women religious, offer every loving service in our power to meet the critical needs of God’s people. Established in 1858 in Kansas, the Sisters of Charity live our mission in the spirit of our founders: St. Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, and Mother Xavier Ross.

The Sisters, as Gospel-centered women, share a tradition of responding to the needs of the time, ministering to the vulnerable and marginalized, and caring for the fragile Earth. We share our mission in partnership and collaboration with those committed to working for peace and justice.

Position Summary

A Catholic organization in Leavenworth, KS is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead and manage the HR department. Guided by the values of service, community, and dignity, the organization seeks a Human Resources leader who will respect, support, and help advance those values throughout the employee experience.

This role is ideal for someone who understands how faith, mission, and values shape an organization, and who leads with professionalism, sound judgment, compassion, and a genuine spirit of service to others.

This role is both strategic and highly hands-on, with oversight of core HR operations including bi-weekly payroll processing and recruitment, and full responsibilities for benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced HR professional to partner closely with executive and senior leadership in a purpose-driven environment.

The role requires a high degree of judgment, discretion, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead with empathy and professionalism.

The Director of Human Resources will serve as a trusted resource across the organization, ensuring effective HR practices, compliance, and a supportive workplace culture aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

The role also offers meaningful opportunity to strengthen and evolve HR practices over time, including enhancements to professional development and leadership programming, performance management and recognition, compensation and benefits strategy, workforce planning, and HR systems optimization.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll and benefits administration
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, including retirement 401(k), medical, FSA, payroll system, and related programs
• Analyze compensation against market benchmarks and recommend adjustments to support retention and recruitment
• Participate in discussions regarding benefit updates and changes, and make recommendations to the board for annual benefits updates
• Lead and coordinate the annual open enrollment process
• Provide benefits, compensation, and other reports to leadership team
• Respond to and process Workers’ Compensation and unemployment claims in a timely manner

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Oversee recruiting efforts, including offering guidance for the recruiter and hiring managers
• Assist with evaluating and updating recruiting process to ensure fast and efficient interviewing, hiring, and onboarding
• Help attract talent who will thrive in a mission-centered environment
• Provide turnover and retention reports to leadership team and managers and offer recommendations for improvement

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records
• Prepare and distribute annual employment notifications, including compensation communication
• Recommend updates to the Employee Handbook and policies as necessary

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance, support, and resolution as needed
• Assist and coach management on employee annual performance reviews
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive and non-public information
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Support leadership in fostering a professional, respectful, inclusive, and mission-aligned workplace culture

Leadership & Collaboration

• Report to the Executive Director of Resources and work closely with the Executive team and Central Leadership Team on related HR matters
• Partner with executive leadership on sensitive and strategic HR issues and other initiatives as applicable
• Partner with Associate Director of Formation and Culture to develop and deliver meaningful leadership training
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of HR policies, processes, and systems
• Highly effective communication and coaching skills, including the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.
• Capacity to use technology adequately and appropriately.
• Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, diplomacy, and personal initiative.
• Model ethical conduct and personal integrity.
• Capacity to learn, understand, structure, and manage the above duties of this position.

Position Qualifications and Essential Attributes - Profile of the Successful Candidate:

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within a faith-based, mission-driven, educational, or nonprofit organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline, or advanced HR certification (SHRM or HRCI)
• Demonstrated experience across core HR functions, including payroll, compensation planning, recruiting, performance management, and benefits administration
• Proven ability to operate independently while effectively partnering with full leadership team
• 3-5 years’ experience supervising and managing employees, preferably in a human resource setting
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within and support a values-based culture with respect for the institution’s Catholic mission and heritage

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit for extended periods of time and perform computer work, such as sitting at desk and/or typing for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to speak before large groups.
• The ability to move around the office and perform tasks such as filing and retrieving documents.
• The ability to attend meetings in different locations within the campus.
• The position may also require occasional travel, which may involve sitting for extended periods on airplanes or in cars.
• Candidates should be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Candidates should have good vision and hearing, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Work Environment:

• Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated office.
• This position is an in-office engagement. You will collaborate with a supportive team that values innovation and growth.

Benefits & Perks

We are committed to supporting our employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance through a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays including your Birthday
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness and Employee Recognition Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

This summary outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but does not encompass all duties. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet organizational objectives.

The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected category, except as allowed by law for positions where religious affiliation is a bona fide occupational qualification.

This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.