Human Resources Partner

Sacramento Public Library; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sacramento Public Library is searching for an HR Partner who will provide comprehensive HR support across hiring, employee relations, and benefits administration. This pivotal role requires a Bachelor's degree and considerable experience in HR, as well as the ability to foster a positive workplace. If you're a dynamic HR professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in the public sector, apply today.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in HR generalist roles or recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and compensation strategies.
• Public sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads recruitment processes and collaborates with department leaders.
• Administers employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and satisfaction.
• Facilitates conflict resolution and performance management processes.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

TheHuman Resources (HR) Partner is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support across multiple functional areas, including talent acquisition, hiring support, employee benefits and services, labor relations, and performance management. This role serves as a strategic advisor to leadership and employees, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while fostering a positive and productive work environment. The HR Partner works collaboratively with various departments to implement HR initiatives that align with the organization’s goals and values.

• Leads and supports the full-cycle recruitment process by developing and implementing strategic hiring initiatives, collaborating with department leaders to identify workforce needs, and managing sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO and affirmative action regulations, while also developing talent pipelines for future staffing needs.
• Administers employee benefits programs, providing guidance on health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies, and wellness initiatives.
• Serves as a point of contact for employees regarding benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries, ensuring seamless service delivery and compliance with regulatory requirements such as FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation.
• Regularly assess benefit programs to enhance employee satisfaction and maintain cost-effectiveness.
• Plays a critical role in labor relations and performance management, acting as a liaison between employees and management to address workplace concerns, interpret policies, and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Provides guidance on disciplinary actions, conduct investigations related to workplace complaints, and support grievance resolution efforts. Additionally, they oversee the performance management process, working with managers to implement evaluations, provide coaching, and support professional development initiatives to improve employee engagement and retention.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR generalist roles.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and compensation strategies.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships across departments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public sector experience
• Professional certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or related credentials.
• Experience in job classification and compensation analysis.
• Familiarity with retention strategies and employee engagement initiatives.

Knowledge of:

1. Sacramento Public Library’s policies and procedures;
2. HR practices and principles and the ability to accurately interpret them to staff;
3. Thorough Knowledge of common productivity software including word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs as well as online search and database tools and relevant HRIS systems;

Skills and Abilities:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
2. Maintain strict confidentiality;
3. Effectively and efficiently organize, track, and maintain personnel records and other relevant documentation;
4. Research, analyze and present complex information;
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and work as a team;
6. Understand the customer’s needs and deliver services by focusing on the customer;
7. Take initiative to ensure a positive and successful customer experience by contributing to finding solutions, regardless of assigned responsibility;
8. Respond to customers and address customer complaints/problems in a timely, accurate, courteous, respectful and friendly manner;
9. Possess attention to detail and follow through on tasks effectively and efficiently;
10. Establish priorities and organize workload effectively and efficiently while paying attention to detail and complete assignments under pressure;
11. Maintain a pleasant and productive working atmosphere; and
12. Keep relevant parties informed of all major issues and to recommend changes as appropriate.