HR Generalist. MSC

Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your Human Resources experience and Catholic faith together to make a true difference in the world? The Archdiocese of Denver is seeking a collaborative, compassionate, and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our Mission Support Centers team. This position supports employees and leaders throughout the employee lifecycle and plays an important role in creating a positive employee experience rooted in service, respect, and the dignity of the human person.

Why Join Us?

• Live Your Faith: Be part of a workplace where Catholic identity is integrated into everyday work.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Help parishes thrive as places of mission, service, and community.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Working on cross-functional service teams to work directly with parish teams as an extension of their local team

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, pre-employment requirements, onboarding, I-9 completion, and employee transitions. 
• Employee Relations: Serve as an approachable HR resource for employees and supervisors while assisting with workplace concerns, performance management, corrective actions, and employee relations matters.
• Benefits & Leave: Support benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, employee leave programs, workers’ compensation, and employee benefit questions.
• HRIS & Employee Records: Maintain accurate employee information, process employment and organizational changes, assist with timekeeping and PTO questions, and conduct routine HRIS audits.
• Compliance & Administration: Maintain confidential employee records and support compliance with applicable employment laws, HR policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Employee & Mission Support: Build positive relationships across the organization and provide timely, compassionate, and professional HR support in service to employees and the broader mission of the Church.

What We’re Looking For

• Be a fully initiated Catholic in  the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
• Align with the values and mission  of the Catholic Church and possess a willingness to practice human resources from this faithful perspective.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field—or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in an HR generalist role.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred or a plan in place to become certified.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred).

Cover Letter Instructions
This role is more than a job; it is a ministry in service to the Church’s mission. With your application, please include a cover letter that.

1. Shares Your Faith Connection – Tell us how you live your Catholic faith and how you see yourself supporting the mission and      teachings of the Church through this role.
2. Connects Your Experience – Describe how your education, professional background, and skills align with the qualifications and responsibilities listed in this posting.

We encourage you to be specific and personal in your response so we can see both your professional readiness and your heart for this ministry. Please limit your letter to one page.

Great Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and  vision coverage options
• Virtual Care Services with MyCatholicDoctor.com
• Natural Family Planning benefit: Up to $500/year for education, supplies, and materials
• Maternity Management Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off: 22 days starting (accrued) + 18 paid holidays (including the full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
• 403b Retirement Plan: 6% employer contribution plus optional employee deferrals
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Annual paid Day of Rest for spiritual care and retreat time
• Free and discounted courses at the Catholic Biblical School within the St. John Vianney Lay Division 

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026