Position:  HR Business Partner

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to diocesan leaders, parishes, schools, and ministries by supporting workforce initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, wellbeing, organizational effectiveness, and talent development. This position leads employee wellbeing programs, learning and development initiatives, and HR analytics efforts to support informed decision-making and enhance the employee experience across the Diocese of Columbus.

The HRBP promotes the mission and values of the Catholic Church while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and employee care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Wellbeing & Engagement

• Develop, implement, and evaluate employee wellbeing programs that support physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual wellness.
• Partner with diocesan leadership to create strategies that improve employee engagement, retention, and workplace satisfaction.
• Coordinate wellness initiatives, employee recognition programs, and work-life balance resources.
• Analyze employee feedback, engagement survey results, and organizational trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, respect, and employee support aligned with Catholic values.

Training & Development

• Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of employee learning and development programs.
• Conduct organizational needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development opportunities.
• Develop leadership training programs for managers, supervisors, principals, and ministry leaders.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for newly hired employees.
• Collaborate with diocesan departments, schools, and parishes to ensure consistent training standards and compliance requirements.
• Manage learning resources, training materials, and employee development plans.

HR Analytics & Workforce Planning

• Develop and maintain HR dashboards, metrics, and reports.
• Analyze workforce data related to recruitment, retention, turnover, engagement, compensation, training effectiveness, and employee demographics.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership to support strategic workforce planning.
• Identify trends and opportunities that improve organizational performance and employee outcomes.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, and HR teams to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity.
• Utilize HRIS systems and reporting tools to generate actionable insights.

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders regarding employee relations, organizational development, workforce planning, and change management.
• Support performance management processes, succession planning, and talent reviews.
• Assist leaders in developing strategies that align workforce needs with diocesan goals.
• Ensure HR programs and practices comply with applicable employment laws and diocesan policies.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Data Analytics, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience in employee engagement, wellbeing programs, training and development, and HR analytics.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and workforce data reporting.
• Experience in nonprofit, educational, healthcare, or faith-based organizations preferred.

Certifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar HR certification preferred.
• Training, organizational development, or analytics certifications are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Ability to analyze workforce data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS platforms, and reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrated ability to support and advance the mission of the Catholic Church.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the Diocese of Columbus as needed.
• Ability to lift and transport training materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.

Mission Requirement

Employees of the Diocese of Columbus are expected to demonstrate conduct consistent with the teachings, mission, and values of the Roman Catholic Church. The Human Resources Business Partner must support the mission of the Diocese and work collaboratively to foster a faith-filled, respectful, and service-oriented workplace.

Key Success Metrics

• Employee engagement scores
• Retention and turnover rates
• Training participation and effectiveness
• Leadership development outcomes
• Employee wellbeing program utilization
• HR dashboard and reporting accuracy
• Internal customer satisfaction with HR services

This structure positions the role as a strategic HRBP focused on three modern HR pillars: Employee Wellbeing, Learning & Development, and People Analytics, while remaining aligned with the mission and operational needs of the Diocese of Columbus.