Sno-Isle Libraries is recruiting for an Assistant Director of Human Resources!

　　Working at Sno-Isle Libraries

　　Public libraries are more useful---and exciting---than ever. Embark on a meaningful journey where your passion for learning, commitment to public service, and love for literature converge. Plus, you'll have access to all you can read books. Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of over 800,000 residents across two counties. Your journey towards professional growth and community connection starts here! Our libraries are the gateway to things yet unimagined, and we want you to help create that experience for future generations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for both personal and professional development. Join us in creating a library experience for our diverse communities, where your contributions play a pivotal role in building a more inclusive and connected future for everyone.

　　About the Opportunity

　　The Assistant Director of Human Resources oversees the overall recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention strategy for the Library District. This is a leadership position and works closely with the Human Resources Director. The position will work out of the Sno-Isle Libraries Service Center located in Marysville, Washington, and will join a team of six HR professionals which supports approximately 460 employees. Sno-Isle Libraries non-supervisory and non-confidential employees are represented by the American Federation of State, Council, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 2.

　　Sno-Isle Libraries has 23 locations in Snohomish and Island Counties which serve 800,000 people. The successful candidate will contribute to the Library District's effective operation, providing library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

　　Job Location: Marysville, WA

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Essential Functions

　　Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

　　Ability to align behavior with the library's mission, values, and strategic focus in serving a diverse stakeholder community.

　　Lead the collaborative development and oversee the implementation of the District's recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention process to support the District's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and meet the human resource needs of the organization. Provide direction to managers throughout the process.

　　Support Sno-Isle Leadership and employees during collective bargaining and labor relations.

　　Support the Sno-Isle Libraries quarterly Performance and Engagement Process.

　　Manage the District's career development and succession planning strategies.

　　Provide direction for managers and staff in matters affecting employee relations including performance management or corrective action to ensure District policies and all legal requirements are met; where necessary, serve as third-party mediator in disagreements among employees or between employee and supervisor. Advise managers with regard to progressive corrective action; conduct investigations as needed.

　　Support compliance with federal and state laws governing benefits and compensation, including reporting, document development and amendment, retention, and communication.

　　Assist in developing and implementing human resourc