Director of Human Resources

Live Oak Public Libraries is seeking an accomplished, proven leader as its next Director of Human Resources. The position is responsible for directing and implementing the library system’s Human Resources function and is responsible for the development and implementation of the library’s short- and long-term workforce strategies. Primary areas of focus and day-to-day duties include employee relations, performance management, recruitment, training and development, compensation, benefits administration, personnel policy and procedure development and administration, compliance, record keeping, and other related functions. The position has one direct report, reports to the library system’s Executive Director, and serves as a key member of the organization’s leadership team.

About Live Oak Public Libraries

Live Oak Public Libraries is a system of 16 library locations serving citizens in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. 2023 was a year of amazing growth for the library system. Live Oak Public Libraries saw new highs in number of patrons visits [625,000 ], library programs attendees [84,000 ] and items checked out [850,000 ].

Live Oak Public Libraries was first established in 1903 as the Savannah Public Library and was located in a room at the Georgia Historical Society. A main library building on Bull Street was opened in 1916. In 1945, Effingham County Library joined the Savannah Public Library to form the Chatham-Effingham Regional Library, and in 1956, the regional library expanded to include Liberty County, establishing the Chatham-Effingham-Liberty Regional Library. The library’s name was changed to Live Oak Public Libraries in 2002 to reflect the personality of the region as well as the life and growth of its branches.

Live Oak Public Libraries is a dynamic and diverse workplace and are welcoming spaces for everyone, providing programs and services for all ages. Inspiring the community to grow, create, discover and explore is the mission of the library system. To learn more about the Live Oak Public Libraries, visit: liveoakpl.org

About Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is Georgia's fifth most populous city and the state's third-largest metropolitan area [with a 2020 population of over 404,000] and features rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods across beautiful coastal Georgia. Each year, Savannah attracts millions of visitors to its cobblestone streets, parks, museums, and notable historic buildings. Savannah's downtown area, which includes the Savannah Historic District, its 22 parklike squares, and the Savannah Victorian Historic District, is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States. Downtown Savannah largely retains the founder James Oglethorpe's original town plan, a design known as the Oglethorpe Plan. To learn more about the city, visit: www.savannahchamber.com/relocation/

Position Requirements

The ideal applicant will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related discipline
• Eight or more years of broad, relevant Human resources experience, including two years of management-level experience
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently
• Experience in multi-unit / multi-location management and with distributed workforces
• Experience building consensus and relationships among business partners, executives, managers, and staff
• A strong orientation towards diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience building effective, collaborative work teams and partnerships
• Hands-on experience with various HR management [HRM] and HR information systems [HRIS].
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel within the libraries’ service area as needed

Preferred qualifications include:

• Prior work experience in libraries or public sector organizations
• A HRCI or SHRM certification

Compensation

A generous compensation package includes competitive base pay with a pay range of $76,900 to $99,000; benefits include paid time-off; medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance coverage; a pension plan via the Teacher’s Retirement System of Georgia [TRSGA]; and more.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter [including salary requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,900.00 - $99,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Savannah, GA 31401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $76,900 - $99,000