Human Resources Partner Job at Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library in

Overview

Position Summary: The Human Resources Partner provides consultation and support to assigned Library leadership, branch managers, department managers, and staff in the following areas: talent acquisition, employee relations, talent and performance management, staff engagement, coaching and development, organizational development, workforce planning, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides Human Resources-related guidance and assistance to Library leadership, managers, and supervisors.
• Communicates with staff and leaders regarding staffing issues or concerns.
• Conducts internal investigations regarding discrimination, sexual harassment, and various other employee issues and concerns.
• Observes staff activities and performance and provide ongoing performance-related feedback to help leaders manage staff performance appropriately.
• Recruits, interviews, and hires qualified and diverse candidates who help the Library meet its strategic objectives and organizational priorities.
• Educates and trains managers and supervisors on interviewing/hiring skills, employee relations, and employee coaching and performance management skills.
• Assists in facilitating staff orientation and development programs as needed.
• Leads special Human Resources projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Supports and advances the Librarys mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information.
• Embraces and embodies the Librarys core beliefs, strategic priorities and pillars of excellence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of all colleagues and customers regardless of age, cultural background, ability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and veteran status.
• Complies with Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Librarys workplace expectations, attendance and punctuality, drug-free workplace, harassment in the workplace, and other employment-related policies and procedures; and all other rules, guidelines, requirements, standards, and practices that are applicable to the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant discipline is preferred.
• Certifications or licensure: PHR, SPHR, SHRM CP, or SHRM SCP is preferred. A drivers license and a driving record acceptable to the Librarys insurance provider are required.
• Years of relevant experience: Two or more years is required. Human Resources experience in the public sector is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Job Details

• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Employment type: Full Time
• Hours: 40 Hours per week, may include occasional evenings and weekends
• Salary: Grade 9: starting at $59,425.60 + based on experience
• Deadline: September 2, 2025

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer