Public Sector HR Director & Talent Strategy

Toledo Library; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) seeks an experienced HR Director to lead the HR department, implement workforce strategy, and ensure compliant, efficient operations across employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and benefits. You will guide policy development, HRIS management, and organizational development while partnering with leadership to support library goals.

Responsibilities include directing labor relations, union contracts, and workforce planning, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field.
• Master’s degree or labor law degree preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or comparable certification preferred.
• Minimum of eight years in HR across multiple functions.
• Minimum of five years supervisory leadership experience.
• Experience leading labor relations in a unionized public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the HR Department with clear priorities and service standards.
• Implement HR strategies, policies, and programs; suggest improvements and best practices.
• Advise leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and HR trends.
• Direct employee and labor relations activities, including contract administration and investigations.
• Represent the Library in labor relations, negotiations, and related proceedings.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, leave administration, and HRIS maintenance.
• Provide workforce metrics and lead development initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Develop departmental procedures and ensure consistent HR program delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR principles

Employee relations

Labor relations

Public sector HR

Recruitment

Compensation & benefits

HRIS

Analytical skills

Leadership

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Master's degree preferred

PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Compliance tools

Job description

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) seeks an experienced HR Director to lead the HR department, implement workforce strategy, and ensure compliant, efficient operations across employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and benefits. You will guide policy development, HRIS management, and organizational development while partnering with leadership to support library goals.

Responsibilities include directing labor relations, union contracts, and workforce planning, with a focus on