Manage, coordinate and implement the human resources functions of the Poudre River Public Library District for a staff of 150 (97 FTE). Serve as a liaison to the City of Fort Collins Human Resources Department for contracted services which currently include benefits administration, recruitment and performance management systems, learning and wellness programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
1. WORKFORCE PLANNING & EMPLOYMENT – Work with administration to identify staffing requirements; conduct job analysis and evaluation; create job descriptions; establish hiring and selection criteria based on competencies; recruit; and coordinate the employment and exit processes in order to manage workforce planning and employment; administer personnel policies, review and evaluate existing personnel policies and recommend new and revised policies for Board of Trustee approval.
2. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT – Identify and establish priorities regarding human resource development activities; Evaluate current training programs provided by the City and develop and implement library specific training as needed. Analyze current performance management programs and procedures and develop and implement changes as appropriate.
3. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS – Manage compensation and benefits programs. Serve as the primary liaison with the City for current contracted benefits and benefits administration. Administer compensation plan and make recommendations for staff salaries and benefits. Review and provide input regarding overtime approval and FLSA exemption status.
4. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS – Facilitate compliance and employee understanding of employment laws and Library District policies; Develop strategies to foster staff engagement and positive change management. Resolve employee complaints in order to manage employee relations.
5. LEADERSHIP - implement strategies and make decisions that lead to best practices in Human Resources function; serve as a liaison with COFC HR Department for current services. Analyze and recommend process for future transition from COFC contracted services.
6. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY– Determine occupational health and safety programs needed for the organization; coordinate workers’ compensation processes and return to work programs.
7. SUPERVISION OF STAFF – Manage the District’s Volunteer Coordinator. Sets job-related performance objectives, coaches and provides feedback, resolves conflict and appraises performance in order to optimize performance.
8. BUDGET – Recommend human resources operating budget and monitor expenditures; make budget recommendations and evaluate fiscal needs based upon district priorities in order to allocate budget dollars.
Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 9/16/2015
Three to five years minimum work experience as a human resources professional required. Supervisory experience preferred. Public sector and/or public library experience desirable.
Position requires high level language and communication abilities and skills, both spoken and written. Frequent communication with internal customers on a wide range of HR issues, questions, concerns, and challenges. Many issues are routine. Others are challenging, complex, and potentially stressful.
If you have questions, please contact recruitment@fcgov.com
For details and to apply, go to https://fcgov.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=428