Human Resources Manager with Public Libraries

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); full-benefits

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all elements of Human Resources at Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL), including but not limited to employment, employee relations, talent acquisition and recruiting, performance management, and staff development. This position will participate as a member of management in collective bargaining negotiations and will play a central role in addressing labor relations grievances. This position develops and manages projects, annual plans, and daily activities to achieve the library’s goals. This position collaborates closely with County Human Resources and focuses on the strategic direction and processes of Human Resources on a system-wide level, ensuring compliance with county and library policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, while also fostering a positive work environment and acting as a resource for staff at all levels. This is a senior leadership position with multilevel responsibilities, and functions as part the Management Council team. Supervision is given to library staff; supervision is received from Deputy Director for Public Service.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.  

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan 
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. 

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• In support of FCPL’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan, formulates a targeted Human Resources work plan with goals and objectives and oversees its implementation
• Takes a leading role in employee relations and labor grievances, fostering a positive work environment, assisting with conflict resolution, and acting as a resource for staff at all levels
• Monitors and supervises activity of recruitment; prepares vacancy, turnover, and staff issues reports on a regular basis for leadership; ensures that position descriptions are current; as needed, proposes new classifications and writes justifications for review by the Library Director and County Human Resources
• Monitors and supervises the activities related to staff development including system-wide training, conferences, and workshops; ensures coordination of Maryland State professional certification for appropriate staff 
• Oversees the development budget and monitors expenses for HR functions

• Advises staff, managers, and supervisors on employee relations matters, performance management, and progressive discipline
• Supports supervisory and management staff with staff issues and concerns including conflict resolution, developing appropriate solutions and/or plan of action; conducts formal investigations when required and reports findings and recommendations to the Deputy Director
• Promotes and facilitates excellent working relations between departments; provide leadership, direction, and support to all staff
• Cultivates a culture of professionalism, engagement, and customer service
• Oversees the development of onboarding for new staff including staff orientation
• Ensures that employee timesheets are accurate and troubleshoots and resolves issues and discrepancies; ensures staff can properly and accurately fill out and approve timesheets in compliance with county policy and applicable federal and state laws
• Perform other related duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job 

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources, public administration, business administration or a related field.

A combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position may be considered as a substitution for the above-listed required education and experience. Additional required or preferred qualifications may apply based on operational needs, as approved by Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Employees in this classification are designated as non-essential. An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Knowledge of a Human Resource program
• Knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices 
• Knowledge of apprenticeship models, school organization, programs, and requirements 
• Knowledge of organizational and human resources management
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and requirements regarding human resources operations/administration 
• Working knowledge of the administrative practices and procedures in Human Resources 
• Skills in employee relations and conflict resolution  
• Ability to utilize necessary technology
• Ability to use technology for tracking performance indicators 
• Ability to provide guidance to customers on Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and objectivity in decisions affecting benefits, HRIS, or other critical areas 
• Ability to understand or knowledge of complex HR processes and procedures

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, or related field 
• Labor relations or collective bargaining work experience 
• Employee relations work experience
• Supervisory work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit; occasionally walk and lift up to 20 pounds.
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors. 

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
   

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov