Human Resources Partner

Sacramento Public Library • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Sacramento Public Library is hiring for a Human Resources Partner position. This role functions as an HR generalist. The Human Resources Partner (HR Partner) provides broad HR support across key functional areas, including benefits and leave administration, employee relations, labor relations, training and development, classification and compensation, talent acquisition, and performance management. The HR Partner serves as a strategic partner to leaders and employees, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and union agreements while supporting a positive, productive workplace. This role collaborates across departments to implement HR initiatives aligned with the library’s strategic goals and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of increasingly responsible HR experience in training and development, classification and compensation, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, talent acquisition, benefits and leave administration, or generalist roles.
• Proficiency with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across departments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HR practices, principles, and the ability to interpret them accurately for staff.
• Thorough knowledge of common productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheet, file maintenance, online search, database tools, and relevant HRIS platforms.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to organize, track, and maintain personnel records and related documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to research, analyze, and present complex information clearly.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate as part of a team.
• Ability to understand customer needs and deliver responsive, service-focused support.
• Ability to take initiative to resolve issues and support a positive customer experience, regardless of assigned responsibility.
• Ability to respond to customer concerns promptly, accurately, and professionally.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and follow through on assignments effectively.
• Ability to set priorities, manage workload effectively, and complete assignments accurately under pressure.
• Ability to contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to keep relevant parties informed of major issues and recommend changes as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• HR experience in the public sector or unionized setting.
• Professional certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP, CCP, or related credentials.
• Familiarity with retention strategies and employee engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Administers benefits and leave programs, advises on enrollment, plan changes, wellness initiatives, and related inquiries, and ensures compliance with FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and other applicable laws and policies.
• Develops and maintains job classifications and supports compensation programs aligned with job responsibilities, market data, organizational needs, and internal equity.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO and affirmative action requirements, and interprets HR policies, regulations, and bargaining agreements for staff and management.
• Advises on employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, grievance resolution, and manager consultation to address concerns, interpret policy, and resolve conflict.
• Supports labor relations and related administration, including interpreting union agreements, labor negotiations, seniority lists, labor reports, disciplinary documentation, status changes, and separation processes in compliance with policy and bargaining agreements.
• Supports performance management, evaluations, and coaching, and partners with leadership to strengthen engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Evaluates HR programs and service delivery to improve employee experience, operational effectiveness, cost efficiency, and compliance.
• Leads and supports full-cycle recruitment by partnering with leaders on staffing needs and managing sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Identifies training needs aligned with business objectives and supports learning and development efforts to reskill, upskill, and grow talent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level