Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

Bremerton – Sylvan Way

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER : 1025-34

The Director of Human Resources is a senior management classification which serves as a member of the Kitsap Regional Library Leadership Team. The position is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of the Human Resource department in the areas of Human Resources talent management, organizational development and effectiveness, employee and labor relations, and total rewards. The department acts as the primary liaison between employees, management, and leadership. The Department also provides guidance and support to managers and supervisors in the areas of employee performance, motivation, development, and discipline, while ensuring compliance with all applicable civil service regulations, municipal codes, state and federal laws, and federal requirements, including EEO, FLSA, ADA, and FMLA.

Under the general direction of the Library Director, the incumbent plans, manages, develops, coordinates, and implements human resources policies, programs, and initiatives to address both strategic and operational needs of the organization. The position is accountable for integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles into all human resources functions and exercises independent judgment and discretion in decision-making within assigned areas of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field plus four years of progressively responsible HR experience, including four years in a supervisory role of Human Resource Management. Professional accreditation (PHR or SPHR) and two years exposure to a union environment preferred.

• A resume and cover letter are required for all positions and may be uploaded or copy / pasted and submitted with your application.

BENEFITS & SALARY

Employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, long term disability insurance plans, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), as well as our employee assistance program. Additionally, all employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees in this position earn 26 days per year of vacation leave over the course of their first year, 13 days of sick leave, and 1 personal day each year.

Kitsap Regional Library participates in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees are automatically eligible for the plan if they work a minimum of 16.25 hours per week (or 70 hour per month) during five months per year for two consecutive years.

The compensation range for this position is $115,370.21-$159,698.61 per year. Offers will be determined based on required and relevant experience and in alignment with internal equity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.

DUTIES :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, office environment with frequent staff interaction. This position involves light physical demands involving typical office equipment. The ability to operate computers, to communicate clearly with others, and to prioritize and problem-solve are required.

This position occasionally visits locations throughout the county and may need to drive on library business.

LIBRARY EXPECTATIONS

Listed below are expectations of all library employees :

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule is typical Monday through Friday office hours but may include weekends and evenings as needed. Please note that schedules are subject to change to meet the needs of the library.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our website at KRL.org and select "Careers" located at the bottom of the page. This position is open to all and will remain open through October 31st, 2025 .

Kitsap Regional Library is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please email us at and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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