Human Resources Manager, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA
Posted December 1, 2014
The Organization
A leading American historian has called the Boston Public Library (BPL) one of the five great libraries of the world. Over 3.5 million people visit the Boston Public Library every year to use its collection of twenty two million books, maps, manuscripts, photographs, prints, drawings and other items. Another eight million people connect with the BPL through its website www.bpl.org to use its services and the growing collection of electronic resources, downloadable media and digitized rare books, maps and manuscripts.
Among its preeminent collections, the BPL holds a First Folio by William Shakespeare; original music scores by Mozart, Prokofiev and others; and the personal library of President John Adams. In addition, the BPL is home to the renowned Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, which includes over 200,000 historic maps and 5,000 atlases from all over the world. Over 10,000 programs and classes attract thousands of residents from across diverse neighborhoods and cultural groups. Award winning online and in-library homework assistance sessions, literacy classes, author programs and computer training sessions are also a popular draw.
The BPL is a department of the municipal government of Boston and a statutory charitable organization governed by a board of nine Trustees appointed by the Mayor.
Position Overview
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the personnel and labor procedures and systems covering all Boston Public Library personnel and positions; in conjunction with the City of Boston systems, policies and leadership, especially the offices of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
These include administrative, technical and professional duties in the areas of: position classification, compensation, recruitment & selection, labor relations, performance appraisal, benefits administration, civil service and staff development; technical work in developing and maintaining the personnel policies and procedures of the Library. This role is also the principal personnel officer for individual labor and labor contract matters.
Salary: $80,012-108,005, DOQ. Competitive benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
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 setting; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree in public administration with a concentration in personnel management highly desirable.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge. Thorough knowledge of public sector personnel 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. Demonstrated successful experience with an electronic payroll system (PeopleSoft a definite plus).
Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to maintain productive 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.
Employment Requirements:
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Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
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Residency – Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of hire.
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CORI – Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.
Complete job description and application available at: www.cityofboston.gov/OHR/careercenter.asp
In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Laws, Equal opportunity will be afforded to all applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religious creed, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, ex-offender status, prior psychiatric treatment or military status.