[Michlib-l] Employment Opportunity at Novi Public Library: Human Resources Specialist (Full--time)

[Julie Farkas]

Join our excellent team!  We are only one of two libraries in the state of
Michigan who has achieved the QSAC Excellence Award through the State of
Michigan.  Our team is dedicated to connecting with our diverse community
to provided excellent resources and services through our motto
of

*Inform. Inspire. Include.*



*JOB TITLE:**               Human Resources Specialist (Full-time)*

*REPORTS TO:**          Library Director*



*PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*

1.      Administers all of the Library’s Human Resources responsibilities;
accepts and compiles confidential records of applicants and employee
personal information; actively recruits for high quality candidates and
facilitates employment postings, interviews, facilitates on-boarding
process, exit interviews and new hire training; processes benefit time and
time cards in BS&A software; maintains attendance records for each
employee; receives and maintains schedule request forms from employees;
ensures compliance with federal/local laws and library procedures.

2.      Communicates with library employees about health care and
retirement programs; coordinates library employee workers compensation and
risk management; tracks and reports on various key HR areas including but
not limited to:  employee turnover, new hires, retirements, health care
enrollment; coordinates the Library’s legal and historical documents;
contributes to and updates the Library’s Human Resource Policy manual;
assists in maintaining the internal and external Administration and Human
Resources section of the website in conjunction with the Web Team through
specific content area assignment.

3.      Values diversity in the workplace; facilitates Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion training for staff; is an active member of the Library’s
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee; provides feedback and
evaluations on all training initiatives to determine value.

4.      Coordinates all volunteers, background checks, department
assignments, annual appreciation event, and statistics.

5.      Contributes to various administrative special projects and events
as assigned by the Library Director; serves as the Library’s representative
on City of Novi’s Wellness and Engagement Committee.



*OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*

1.      Oversees the weekly employee schedule for the organization.

2.      Participates in Management Team discussions related to employee
training needs and performance standards.

3.      Attends Library Board meetings, recording and transcribing of Board
minutes, compiling statistics, etc., as needed.

4.      Assists with answering department telephone, meeting room
registrations; posts meeting room signage; distributes meeting room survey;
compiles meeting room statistics.

5.      Works positively and collaboratively across departments to
accomplish department goals.

6.      Seeks professional continuing education, both organized and casual,
with an air toward keeping services current and appropriate for the guests.

7.      Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions and
demands, and resolves problem situations in a positive manner.

8.      Communicates effectively with guests, co-workers, and professional
colleagues.

9.      Enforces library policies relevant to public use; responds to
emergencies and provides support, as needed; acts quickly, exercising good
judgment.

10.   Performs other duties as assigned.





*JOB QUALIFICATIONS:*

1.      Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.

2.      Considerable knowledge of labor laws.

3.      Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers, and other computer
related technology.

4.      Knowledge of job posting software preferred (Library is currently
using Applicant Pro).

5.      Enthusiastic, positive, friendly, self-motivated, creative and
approachable.

6.      Dedicated to providing positive customer service.

7.      Dedicated to public service.

8.      Strong obligation to confidentiality.

9.      Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

10.   Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

11.   Ability to speak multiple languages helpful.

12.   May require a valid Michigan driver’s license based on assignment.



*WORKING ENVIRONMENT:*

1.      Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential.

2.      Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing,
bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching;
reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing;
keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying
objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500
pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt.

3.      Evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are required.



*Hours:* Full-time Exempt (40 hours per week); 8:30am – 5:00pm
Monday-Thursday; 9:30-6:00pm Friday; ½ hour unpaid lunch.



*Salary Range:  *$41,000 - $53,800 based upon qualifications



*Benefits: *Vacation, personal business, sick and holiday; health, vision,
dental and life insurance; retirement plan (401a Defined Contribution)



*Application:  *

   - Only complete application packets (which include a current *Novi
   Public Library application, resume, and cover letter*) will be
   considered.  Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed.
   - NPL applications available at *https://novilibrary.applicantpro.com/jobs/
   <https://novilibrary.applicantpro.com/jobs/>*
   - Employment offer dependent on results of a physical and background
   check
   - Send to:           Julie Farkas, Director

           Novi Public Library

           45255 W. Ten Mile Rd.

           Novi, MI   48375

   - E-mail: jfarkas at novilibrary.org





*Posting closes:  Wednesday, March 17, 2020 at 5:00pm*



45255 W. TEN MILE ROAD NOVI, MICHIGAN  48375



*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level
of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.  They are not to
be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed
by a person so classified.*





*Julie Farkas* | Library Director (she/her/hers)

Novi Public Library | 45255 Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI  48375

T: 248-869-7233 C: 248-331-7815  F: 248-869-7232 www.novilibrary.org

*INFORM. INSPIRE. INCLUDE.*
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