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Human Resource Director

Muskingum County Library System

Human Resources Director

The Muskingum County Library System is seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Director to lead and manage all aspects of our HR operations. This key leadership role supports our staff, strengthens organizational effectiveness, and ensures compliance with employment laws while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

Location: John McIntire Library 220 N. Fifth St. Zanesville, OH 43701

Hiring Range: $30.48 - $33.91 per hour (40 hours a week)

Closing Date: April 17, 2026

Key Responsibilities


  • Manage and administer employee benefits programs (health, life, supplemental insurance, OPERS, deferred compensation, workers’ compensation, and leave programs)


  • Review timesheets and payroll records to ensure compliance with policies and regulations

  • Maintain personnel files and ensure accuracy and confidentiality of records


Compliance & Employee Relations


  • Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA, BWC safety standards)


  • Support labor contract administration and participate in union negotiations

  • Advise on employee relations issues, grievances, and disciplinary actions


Recruitment & Staffing


  • Coordinate full-cycle recruitment: job postings, screening, interviewing, and hiring


  • Prepare offer and rejection letters

  • Facilitate new employee onboarding and orientation


Organizational Development


  • Oversee employee evaluations and performance management processes


  • Coordinate staff training, development, recognition, and wellness initiatives

  • Maintain and update job classifications and compensation structures


Leadership Support


  • Assist in implementing organizational policies and procedures


  • Provide HR guidance to management staff


Additional Duties


  • Participate in professional organizations and committees


  • Stay current with relevant technologies and workplace tools

  • Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (HR emphasis preferred)


  • Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License

  • Preferred: Professional Human Resources certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR from Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or HR Certification Institute (HRCI).


Experience


  • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible library experience


  • Training and experience in employment law, contract law, ADA, BWC safety standards, and employee development


Benefits

  • Health Insurance with employer contribution to HSA

  • Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • 9 paid holidays plus 3 paid floating holidays

  • 280 hours of PTO earned annually

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Retirement plan: OPERS- Mandatory 10% employee contribution, 14% employer contribution

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