Human Resources Manager- Main Branch

Distinguishing Features of the Position
The Human Resources Manager develops, implements and oversees the human resources functions of the library system, and ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and Board policies, including serving as the Equal Employment Officer and coordinator of the Library's training and onboarding program.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a key member of management; understands the organization, financials, industry/sector, customers, and strategy.
• Supervises employees, provides direction, coaches, trains and develops, hires, and manages performance to organization goals and expectations.
• Manages budgets and resources effectively and efficiently; knows and understands organization’s financial position.
• Manages vendors and outside service providers effectively; sets expectations and holds them accountable.

Laws

• Works with the CEO and/or CFO on benefit plan decisions, oversees the administration of the library's benefits ensuring compliance with ERISA, COBRA, etc.
• Serves as EEO Officer; implements the Library's EEO policies; investigates complaints; oversees compilation and filing of EEO reports.
• Maintains awareness of developments and trends in the field of human resources by attending workshops, meetings, conferences and reading professional literature.

Personnel Management

• Manages and coordinates the talent acquisition and talent development process (recruiting and retention).
• Oversees the orientation process for all new employees.
• Handles all employee relations situations. This includes but is not limited to counseling staff and managers regarding personnel matters, promotions, terminations, retirements, etc. in a confidential, objective and professional manner.

Policies & Procedures

• Recommends and develops personnel policies, procedures, programs and services for employees.
• Assists the CEO and COO and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Bargaining Unit Exempt Policies; handle grievances and conduct disciplinary hearings
• Orients, trains and assists managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of personnel policies and procedures; coordinates the performance evaluation program.

Records Management

• Oversees the collection and reporting of human resource information and data.
• Manages and maintains the Library's classification and compensation system; updates and maintains current position classification/job descriptions and salary structures; coordinates requests for re-classification.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Certifications or licensure: None.
• Years of relevant experience: 5 or more years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: 2 or more years is preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Criminal background and education verification checks are required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of current human resource management
• Knowledge of state and federal employment rules and regulations
• Knowledge of benefits administration
• Knowledge of employment records requirements
• Knowledge of talent management and acquisition best practices
• Knowledge of labor relations
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures; policies, operations, functions and scope of the Library
• Skill in HRIS systems; experience with Paycom preferred
• Skill in working with collective bargaining
• Ability to apply laws, regulations, and policies
• Ability to work with discretion and integrity when accessing or handling sensitive labor relations and management information, including matters related to negotiations, grievances, and personnel decisions, in a manner consistent with the responsibilities and legal obligations of a confidential employee.
• Ability to travel locally to library branches.
• Ability to use a computer and job-related software or systems applicable to the essential functions of the job, which may include, but not be limited to email/calendar software, internet/intranet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and various systems of software used by the Library.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions - Light

• The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices, which includes the need for general safe workplace practices with office equipment and computers, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.
• Employee may be exposed to hot and cold weather conditions to perform tasks, or warmer or cooler temperatures within Library buildings and property.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• This position is performed in an office setting although off-site meetings in various settings occur.
• Lifting light objects of up to 25 pounds and carrying them distances of up to 25 feet is required.
• Moving light objects of up to 25 pounds and pushing them distances of up to 25 feet is required.
• May require working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Some local travel by library vehicle/personal automobile is required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities covered by the Americans with Disability Act [ADA] in accordance with its requirements.

Salary: $71,965.92 - $82,715.36.

Closing Date for Internal Applicants: October 10, 2025

Closing Date for External Applicants: Open Until Filled