Human Resource Manager

Terri Sortor

Phone: 636.2345

Human Resource Assistant

Nancy Stromer

Phone: 636.2345

It is the mission of the Diocesan Department of Human Resources to provide development, oversight, support, training, and direct service in human resource management for the diocesan offices, parishes, and schools, in keeping with principles expressed in the Second Vatican Council, writings of the American Bishops, and Canon / Civil Law regarding justice, personal dignity, and ethical behavior in employment.

Major areas of responsibility and involvement:

Policy and procedure development and administration
Protecting God’s Children: The Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

Statement by Bishop Michael J. Sheridan Sexual Misconduct Policy of the Diocese of Colorado Springs How to Report Sexual Misconduct Guidelines for Working with Children and Youth Guidelines for Supervising Those Working with Children and Youth Safe Environment Training

Legal compliance
Parish-based strategic HR planning
Partnering and performance evaluation
Conflict intervention

Catholic Conciliation Mission Conflict Intervention and Mediation

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Training
Management coaching
Compensation
Screening and Hiring
Terminations
Job descriptions
Personnel files
Employee orientation
Employee relations
Employee Benefits
Voluntary HR process reviews for parishes
Workshops, seminars, facilitations

Safe Environment Training Conflict Intervention and Mediation Catholic Conciliation Mission Retreats for regional and parish staffs Staff Development Workshops Communications Seminar Team Performance Management Seminar Team Building Workshops