Primary Functions

The Human Resource Director serves as personnel director for the lay employees working for the parishes, institutions and offices of the Diocese of Helena, including the diocesan offices.

This office provides personnel coordination for all supervisors (pastors, administrators, principals, department heads) and the Bishop for lay employees; additionally, the Human Resource Director assists parishes, institutions and diocesan offices with hiring, firing and training, reviews job descriptions and proposed salaries, and administers benefits programs.

Overview of Services

• Background checks
• Hiring
• Termination
• Retirement Plan
• Medical/dental Insurance
• Workers Compensation Insurance
• School Safety Coordinator Information
• Personnel Policy
• Diocese of Helena policies for parishes and schools
• Job descriptions

Human Resource Services Director

The Human Resource Services Director is the personnel director for the lay employees working for the parishes, institutions and offices of the Diocese of Helena, including the diocesan offices. The director provides personnel coordination for all supervisors (pastors, administrators, principals, diocesan directors) and the Bishop for lay employees; additionally, the director assists parishes, institutions and diocesan offices with hiring, firing and training, reviews job descriptions and proposed salaries, and administers benefits programs.

Parish & School Financial Manager

The Parish and School Financial Manager works with parishes and schools to assure appropriate financial administration, including conducting periodic audits. The manager, working with the Financial Services personnel, receives annual financial reports as required by the diocese and public agencies, and computes the diocesan assessment.

Safe Environment

The Safe Environment Manager provides and tracks education in Safe Environment for Children and Young People as mandated by the USCCB. This includes VIRTUS training, background checks, and compliance reporting.