The Diocese of Long Island announces the appointments of Camlyn Gravesande as Human Resource Benefits and Compensation Manager and Arleen Breen as Human Resource Compliance Manager, effective January 19. Both positions are Senior Staff roles reporting directly to the Bishop and providing diocesan-wide support to institutions and employees.
Ms. Gravesande previously served as Finance Administrator in the Office of the Bishop. In her new role, she oversees employee benefits and compensation across the Diocese, serving as the primary liaison with the Church Pension Fund and working closely with the Finance Office and Payroll. Her responsibilities include administration of medical, pension, and related benefit programs; coordination of payroll and budgetary processes; maintenance of employment records; support of diocesan employees and clergy regarding benefits and compensation matters; and ensuring compliance with compensation guidelines and best practices.
Ms. Breen previously served as Cathedral Administrator. As Human Resource Compliance Manager, she is responsible for guiding the Diocese in employment policies, legal compliance, and best practices. Her work includes overseeing hiring and termination processes; maintaining records of safe church training certificates and background checks; updating and implementing the Employee Handbook; advising congregations and diocesan institutions on employment matters; coordinating mutual ministry reviews and staff development initiatives; and remaining current on federal, state, and church-related employment laws and standards.
Together, Ms. Gravesande and Ms. Breen will collaborate closely and, in due course, will form the core of a Human Resources Department when Nancy Signore retires later this year after 43 years of dedicated service to the Diocese.
“Camlyn and Arleen bring exceptional experience, institutional knowledge, and a deep commitment to the life of this Diocese,” said The Rt. Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano, Bishop of Long Island. “Their leadership will strengthen the support we provide to our clergy, lay employees, and congregations. I am also deeply thankful for Nancy Signore’s 43 years of devoted service, which have so faithfully shaped this ministry and prepared the way for this next season of growth and care.”