Human Resources Manager, full time

Midpointelibrary; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 56,688 - 92,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance

Accrued vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A public library system located in Ohio is seeking an HR Manager to lead HR functions in support of its mission. This role involves managing the employee lifecycle, implementing performance assessments, and ensuring legal compliance across all libraries. The ideal candidate should possess strong HR management skills, leadership experience, and a relevant bachelor's degree. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance and a state retirement plan. This position is full-time with an expected 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience and 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel.
• Proven leadership, administrative, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions across all library branches.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership

HR Management

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS & payroll software

Microsoft Suite

Job description

This role is part of the library’s succession plan 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, hiring, 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.

Requirements

• 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. 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 & payroll 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.

Summary

Due to the upcoming retirement of the Human Resources Director later in 2026, we are implementing our succession planning now. As Human Resources Manager, you’d work closely with the Human Resources Director and Chief Executive Officer to develop long and short-term objectives for the Human Resources department in support of Library strategic and operational goals as well as provide appropriate counsel and expertise to library leadership, department heads, managers, and employees on various complex Human Resources 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 this job 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!

Note

The above job description is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or efforts associated with the position. The MidPointe Library System will modify and/or delete content of the job description at any time.

Inquiries

We appreciate your interest in our opening at the MidPointe Library System. More information about this opening is available on our application portal. Please, only call the library if you need assistance in completing an application for the required online submission.

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