[Hiring] Human Resources Partner @Sacramento Public Library

Role Description

The Sacramento Public Library is hiring for a Human Resources Partner position. This role functions as an HR generalist.

The Human Resources Partner (HR Partner) provides broad HR support across key functional areas, including:

• Benefits and leave administration
• Employee relations
• Labor relations
• Training and development
• Classification and compensation
• Talent acquisition
• Performance management

The HR Partner serves as a strategic partner to leaders and employees, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and union agreements while supporting a positive, productive workplace. This role collaborates across departments to implement HR initiatives aligned with the library’s strategic goals and values.

Qualifications

• Any combination of equivalent education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of increasingly responsible HR experience in:
  • Training and development
  • Classification and compensation
  • Employee relations
  • Labor relations
  • Performance management
  • Talent acquisition
  • Benefits and leave administration
  • Generalist roles
• Proficiency with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across departments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• HR experience in the public sector or unionized setting (preferred).
• Professional certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP, CCP, or related credentials (preferred).
• Familiarity with retention strategies and employee engagement initiatives (preferred).

Benefits

• Knowledge of HR practices, principles, and the ability to interpret them accurately for staff.
• Thorough knowledge of common productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheet, file maintenance, online search, database tools, and relevant HRIS platforms.

Skills and Abilities

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Organize, track, and maintain personnel records and related documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Research, analyze, and present complex information clearly.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate as part of a team.
• Understand customer needs and deliver responsive, service-focused support.
• Take initiative to resolve issues and support a positive customer experience, regardless of assigned responsibility.
• Respond to customer concerns promptly, accurately, and professionally.
• Maintain attention to detail and follow through on assignments effectively.
• Set priorities, manage workload effectively, and complete assignments accurately under pressure.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Keep relevant parties informed of major issues and recommend changes as appropriate.