The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the personnel and labor obligations, procedures and systems covering all Boston Public Library personnel and positions; in conjunction with the Library and City of Boston systems, policies and leadership, especially the City of Boston Offices of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
These include administrative, technical and professional duties in the areas of: position development, classification & compensation; vacancy management; recruitment, selection & onboarding; labor relations; performance appraisal, benefits administration, civil service responsibilities; and a coordinating role in ongoing staff and professional development; as well as technical work in developing, maintaining and ensuring compliance with the personnel policies and procedures of the Library. This role is also the principal personnel officer for individual labor and labor contract matters.
Reports to:
Director of Finance & Administration or as delegated by the President of the Library.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, labor relations or related field; and five years of experience in either personnel or labor relations, including four years in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a Library or Municipal setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Advanced degree in public administration with a concentration in personnel management or a Juris Doctor degree preferred.
Knowledge. Thorough knowledge of public sector personnel and labor practices and applicable federal and state laws regulating hiring and collective bargaining matters. Thorough knowledge of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection, training, and labor relations. Management experience in an enterprise level electronic payroll system environment preferred.
Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to maintain productive interpersonal relations in a complex and changing environment. Strong management and supervisory skills. Integrity, initiative, judgment, discretion, dependability and ability to work under pressure and deadlines essential.
Ability. Ability to interact in a positive and effective manner with personnel at all levels of authority. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, in writing and orally. Ability to recruit, interview and evaluate job applicants for diverse positions. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records. Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports. Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion. Ability to efficiently and effectively administer a human resource system.
Skill. Skill in the use of personal computers, particularly word processing and spreadsheet applications. Excellent public relations skills. Solid negotiating skills.
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Nonunion/PM-7
Hours per week: 35