Strategic HR Director: Talent, Labor Relations & Compliance

Toledo Lucas County Public Library; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Toledo Lucas County Public Library is seeking an experienced HR Director to lead the Human Resources Department and guide workforce strategy across the organization.

You will oversee employee and labor relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits, leave administration, and HRIS, ensuring compliance with laws and contracts. This role partners with Library leadership to drive organizational development, performance, and workforce planning in a public-sector, unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Minimum eight years in HR with multi-functional responsibility.
• Five years in supervisory/leadership roles.
• Experience leading labor relations in a unionized public sector setting.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the HR Department with aligned priorities.
• Implement HR strategies, policies, and programs across the Library.
• Advise leadership on workforce planning, compliance, and labor trends.
• Direct employee and labor relations activities, including contract administration and grievances.
• Oversee recruitment, compensation, benefits, and HRIS management.
• Develop metrics and drive organizational development initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership and strategy

Employee & labor relations

Policy development & compliance

Workforce planning

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree or labor law degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems (e.g., Workday/PeopleSoft)

Payroll/Benefits administration software

Job description

Toledo Lucas County Public Library is seeking an experienced HR Director to lead the Human Resources Department and guide workforce strategy across the organization.

You will oversee employee and labor relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits, leave administration, and HRIS, ensuring compliance with laws and contracts. This role partners with Library leadership to drive organizational development, performance, and workforce planning in a public-sector, unionized environment.