Personnel Manager

Job Title: Personnel Manager (Human Resources Manager)

Department: Administration
Reports To: Library Director

Position type: full-time (40 hours/wk)

Salary: $21/hr

Position Summary

The Personnel Manager oversees all human resources functions for the Grayson County Public Library, ensuring effective recruitment, employee relations, compliance with applicable laws, and the development of a positive, inclusive workplace culture. This role supports the library’s mission by managing staff resources efficiently and ethically.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Staffing

• Develop and manage recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates
• Coordinate job postings, applicant screening, interviews, and hiring processes
• Oversee onboarding and orientation for new employees
• Maintain job descriptions and classification systems

2. Employee Relations

• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace environment
• Advise supervisors on performance management and disciplinary actions
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives

3. Policy Development & Compliance

• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain employee handbook and related documentation
• Oversee workplace safety and risk management practices

4. Compensation & Benefits

• Administer salary structures, pay scales, and benefits programs
• Coordinate health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies
• Conduct compensation studies and recommend adjustments

5. Training & Professional Development

• Identify staff training needs and coordinate development programs
• Support continuing education and certification opportunities
• Assist in leadership development and succession planning

6. Records & HR Administration

• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records
• Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics
• Manage HR information systems and documentation
• Maintain accurate accruals of paid leave in compliance with applicable wage and hour laws.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years successful human resources employment experience
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
• Experience in a public library or government setting

Key Competencies

• Leadership and decision-making
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• Confidentiality and ethical judgment
• Cultural competency and inclusivity
• Strategic planning and problem-solving

Work Environment

• Office setting within a public library system
• Some weekend and evening hours
• Act and operate effectively in spite of continual interruptions and background noise

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• Occasional lifting of office materials (up to 40 lbs)
• Function under stress from deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities/conditions

This job description does not necessarily reflect all aspects of the job.

Grayson County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Angela Bratcher, Director via bratcher@gcpubliclibrary.org or mail to:

Grayson County Public Library

ATTN: Director

163 Carroll Gibson Blvd.

Leitchfield, KY 42754

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person