Director of Human Resources

Live Oak Public Library•Savannah, GA

5d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Library Executive Director, and serving as a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Human Resources supports a team-based employment culture across all locations and departments, drives strategic policy and HR direction, and manages the administration of critical HR functions. Overseeing compensation & benefits, training and development, employee engagement, recruiting & onboarding, and HR compliance & administration, the HR Director supports a workforce of 100+ employees. The HR Director serves as confidential counsel and trusted HR resource to all employees, ensuring open, two-way communication across the library system that fosters a positive work environment.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field; and eight (8) years of directly related experience, including three (3) years of previous management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous HRIS experience required, Paycom experience preferred.
Must have reliable transportation to travel to the 14 LOPL branches as needed.
Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background checks and drug test.
Proven experience as a manager or director in HR.
Full understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectives.
Strong employee relations skills.
Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices.
Business acumen partnered with attention to the human element.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Diligent and firm with high ethical standards, a focus on confidentiality in all HR matters, and with an employee-relations mindset.
Must be a strategic thinker.
Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Must have excellent computer skills.
Valid driver’s license and insurability required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a library, nonprofit or educational environment is preferred.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains industry expertise in human resources issues; contributes information, analysis, and recommendations to guide organization strategic planning and direction; creating human resources objectives that uphold organizational objectives.
Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety (worker’s comp) and wellness, succession planning, employee relations and retention, and AA/EEO compliance.
Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzes information and applications.
Demonstrates two-way, open communication, seeking to understand unique departmental and employee needs and working to uphold a positive organizational culture.
Regularly and proactively visits locations and departments, becoming a known, supportive presence to all team members.
Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicates and supports all team members in demonstrating organization values.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying abreast of existing and new legislation; anticipates legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements; advises management on needed actions.
Develops human resources budget (to include training and benefits for the organization) and manages it efficiently throughout the year.
Plans and organizes system wide staff development day.
Accomplishes special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicates and coordinates requirements; expediting fulfillment; evaluates milestone.
Participates as a member of the Leadership Team; and attends meetings of the Regional Library Board, County Library Boards, and Regional Board Committee meetings as required by the Executive Director.
Supervises human resources staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.