HR Business Partner

Location
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The Catholic Center in Downtown Columbus

Schedule
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Mon-Fri 8-4 (expected to be in office at least 3 days a week)

Reports To: Director of HR

Salary Range: 55, (based on experience and degree level)

Ministerial Exception: Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church

Traveling around Ohio is required

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

• 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…