Human Resources Coordinator, North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools (NHRCES)

North Hills Region Catholic Elementary Schools (NHRCES) , Regional Human Resources Coordinator

The Humn Resources Coordinator for the North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools (NHRCES) is responsible for financial and administration-related activities of the following schools: Blessed Francis Seelos Academy, Blessed Trinity Academy, Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, Holy Cross Academy, and Saint James School  (Sewickley). The position reports to the Regional Superintendent and works with each school’s leadership to provide vital administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. The position is a 12-month full-time position based in Pittsburgh, PA. 

The NHRCES Human Resources Coordinator is a professional administrator in support of the regional superintendent. The NHRCES Human Resources Coordinator assists in the stewardship of all temporal activities of the NHRCES. The emphasis of this ministry is on specific duties in the areas of safe environment, recruitment, onboarding, and any additional duties as required by and in support of the regional administrator’s responsibilities to the NHRCES.

The NHRCES Human Resources Coordinator is a fully initiated, practicing Catholic committed to Gospel values. He or she values the organization and responsible management of resources and helps the NHRCES to fulfill the Church’s mission and purpose.

• Safe Environment Database Monitoring:
  • Work collaboratively with the Diocese of Pittsburgh Office for Compliance. 
  • Regularly review database entries for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  • Develop and implement quality control procedures for data entry and updates.
• Recruitment and Onboarding:
  • Assist with developing and posting job descriptions for open positions.
  • Screen and pre-qualify candidate applications.
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating interviews.
  • Facilitate new employee onboarding processes, including paperwork, benefits enrollment, and orientation.
• Employee Relations:
  • Provide administrative support for performance management processes.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee files.
  • Assist with processing leaves of absence, terminations, and other personnel actions.
  • Respond to employee inquiries and concerns regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Benefits Administration:
  • Assist with open enrollment and benefit elections.
  • Process new enrollments and changes to benefits selections.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee benefit records.
  • Liaise with the Benefits Department to resolve issues and answer questions.
• Compliance and Reporting:
  • Assist with ensuring compliance with federal, state, and diocesan employment laws and regulations.
  • Prepare and maintain various HR reports and data analysis.
  • Assist with audits and investigations as needed.
• General Administrative Support:
  • Answer phone calls and emails in a timely and professional manner.
  • Schedule meetings and appointments.
  • Maintain organized and efficient filing systems.

The NHRCES Human Resources Coordinator collaborates with the regional superintendent and his/her advisory boards, under his supervision, and with other members of the NHRCES staff, integrating his or her own area of responsibility with the overall NHRCES endeavor. This responsibility includes the NHRCES and school operations. He or she is a part of the strategic planning of the NHRCES. In discharging his or her responsibilities, the NHRCES Human Resources Coordinator works closely with various diocesan offices, such as the Office for Compliance, Payroll Department, and Benefits Department.

Qualities

Effective functioning in this position requires that the NHRCES Human Resources Coordinator have a good sense of stewardship and be well organized, diplomatic, and attentive to details. The NHRCES Human Resources Coordinator needs to possess the ability to work collaboratively and to keep confidence when appropriate.

Competencies and skills that are particularly important for the effective exercise of the role of the NHRCES Human Resources Coordinator:

• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preparation for the role of the NHRCES Human Resources Coordinator needs to include development of the competencies and skills as outlined above. Effective exercise of this role particularly requires:

1. An orientation to the mission of the diocese and of the NHRCES.
2. Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
3. A bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
4. 1-2 years experience preferred but not required.
5. Experience with the Google Applications Suite.

As with all positions that involve contact with children in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, this ministry comes under the Safe Environment Policy of the diocese which requires the following clearances:

1. Code of Pastoral Conduct
2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance
3. PA State Police Criminal Record Check
4. Protecting God’s Children
5. FBI Fingerprinting
6. Child Protection Service Law Training
7. Mandated Reporter Training