Human Resources Manager

This role is part of the library's succession plan that we are implementing now due to the retirement of the HR Director later in 2026. Under general direction of the HR Director, as HR Manager you would support the library's vision and mission at all six branch locations by managing the HR generalist functions; prepare and present the annual compensation recommendations to the board for all staff; manage and oversee the annual performance assessment process; and the employment life cycle for all library staff. You'd use discretion and independent judgment to ensure compliant, equitable & consistent application of library employment policies, processes & guidelines, and applicable federal, state, local and public employer employment laws. You'd also manage the employee lifecycle, including recruiting & onboarding, training, performance management, labor relations, compensation & classification, employee benefit programs, create & update HR policies, off-boarding, HR records retention, and ensuring HR legal compliance. The HR team also has a staff trainer and HR Assistant so you'd be directing, overseeing, and supervising those team members.

To be successful you:

• Must have a bachelors degree or commensurate job experience. HRCI and/or SHRM certification is highly desired.

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience and at least 5 years in a progressive supervisory or managerial capacity. Public sector experience is helpful.

• Must have a valid driver's license; be insurable and eligible for the library's insurance coverage; and have reliable transportation for travel to library branches.

• Have an excellent & strong knowledge of the principles and procedures of HR management; compensation and benefits; employment labor laws, relations, and regulations.

• Must have proven leadership, administrative, budgetary, supervisory, project management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making experience. The ability to clearly convey information, actively listen, and adapt communication style to different situations and audiences, both verbally and in writing and able to give and receive feedback effectively, and build rapport with others is required.

• Excellent leadership skills needed include commitment, passion and initiative; strategic planning; integrity; vision; decisiveness; managerial competence; analytical reasoning ability; resourcefulness; sound judgment; problem-solving; and top-notch communication include public speaking.

• Oversee and continually improve operations and workflows for all Library HR processes, such as. HRIS transactions, onboarding, offboarding, employee payroll changes, and benefits, as well as manage FMLA, leave of absence management and the accommodation request processes for the Library.

• Excellent computer skills such as HRIS software, databases, shared drives, form creation, and advanced Internet and Microsoft Suite skills are needed; AI technical & durable skills as appropriate.

• The ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of discretion is required.

• Regular and physical attendance as required. This is not a remote or hybrid job.

The full job description can be found on the career page of our website.

Due to the upcoming retirement of the HR Director later in 2026, we are implementing our succession planning now. As HR Manager, you'd work closely with the HR Director and CEO to develop long and short-term objectives for the HR department in support of Library strategic and operational goals as well as provide appropriate counsel and expertise to library leadership, department managers & supervisors, and employees on various complex HR issues.

We are a medium-sized public entity serving and enriching our community through access and experiences. As a library system with over 105 dedicated employees, we deliver educational, entertaining, and at times, life-changing programs and services—and we know our teams are the reason our community supports us.

The Community: MidPointe is located on the east side of Butler County, Ohio in a vibrant, dynamic, diverse community. Nestled between Cincinnati and Dayton, the county has a wide variety of schools, entertainment, dining experiences, sports, and cultural events.

Hours: This is a full-time exempt position, generally 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with an expectation of working 40 hours per week, more as needed.

Salary: The pay range for the HR Manager is $41.15 - $67.00, and for the HR Director is $46.25 - $82.25. The pay rate is competitive with the market and depends on job factors such as experience, related skills, education, and languages spoken, while also considering internal equity.

Full-time Benefits: Benefits include the state retirement plan (OPERS); direct deposit; medical (copay plan or HDHP with HSA) & wellness incentive, dental, vision, and life insurance; voluntary insurance; accrued vacation, sick, and short-term disability; paid holidays & floating holidays; education assistance; 457 deferred compensation plan; attendance to workshops, conferences, and webinars; and more!