Director of Human Resources, Portland Public Library, Portland, ME
Posted April 28, 2015
Portland Public Library (PPL) in Portland, Maine, is seeking an experienced human resource professional who appreciates a mission-driven culture and who values a collegial and dynamic work environment.
PPL, a not for profit (501c3) corporation, is one of Portland’s oldest cultural institutions in Maine’s largest city, and is the busiest public library in Maine.
The Director of Human Resources reports to the Executive Director. Working with the Senior Leadership Team, the Human Resources Director originates and leads Human Resources practices and planning that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes teams, empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The Director coordinates implementation of human resources services, policies and programs and assists and advises managers about human resource issues. The Library has a labor contract and the staff are organized with the Maine Education Association. This person will work closely with the Personnel Committee of the Board of Directors, especially in developing collective bargaining agreements.
The Human Resources Director guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the Library within a dynamic learning environment. The major areas of focus are:
- recruiting and staffing;
- performance management and improvement systems;
- organization development;
- employment and compliance to regulatory concerns;
- policy development, documentation; employee relations;
- labor contract management and negotiation;
- employee communication;
- benefits administration;
- employee safety, welfare, wellness and health;
- employee orientation, development, and training;
- volunteer recruitment and management
The candidate must have full knowledge of human resource best practices and insight into developing trends. This person needs to possess outstanding people skills, a well-developed sense of humor, a strategic thinking ability, collaborative style, strong communication abilities, both verbal and written, and broad human resource and administrative experience. This individual is the key interface with the community with all employee and volunteer inquiries and internally with staff members for human resource issues. The person will bring a flexible, open, accessible and creative approach to problem solving. Facility with diversity of all types of people is essential to success in this role, and to the Library’s expression of its mission.
Requirements include: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, Masters preferred; 5-7 years of progressively responsible human resource/administrative experience; experience in a Union environment preferred; PHR or SPHR certification a plus. Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Review begins immediately and continues until position is filled. The Library is an EEO employer.
Chartered in 1867, PPL is Maine’s oldest and busiest public library system and is the most visited cultural institution in Maine, serving 620,000 visitors (2014), at three branches, a unique Collections Management Center shared with Maine Historical Society and a mobile library. PPL offers an extensive collection including physical and online materials, and access to the collections of the world’s great libraries, including important city archives. Besides robust internet access and free wireless connectivity, the Library presents a wide variety of educational, political and cultural exhibits, programs and performances for all ages.
The greater Portland, Maine has consistently rated highly on lists of livability, including greenest city, health for women, high technology innovation, outdoor opportunities, wonderful food, small business atmosphere and family friendly environment.