[OPLINLIST] Job Posting - HR Specialist

[Taylor Demyan]

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County<https://www.libraryvisit.org/> (OH) seeks an HR Specialist (Employee Relations & Benefits) to help manage the day-to-day operations of the HR Department and provides insight to the CHRO as to employee concerns, strategic planning, and other high-level decisions. This position carries out responsibilities in all areas of human resources, including but not limited to: benefit administration, orientation and onboarding, external recruiting, leave administration, HRIS upkeep and maintenance, and worker’s compensation. This is a full-time, exempt position with travel to other branches in the county required occasionally.



Responsibilities. (1) Carries out full external recruitment cycle, from posting the position to extending formal offers of employment. This includes contacting recruitment sources and schools, screening resumes, coordinating assessments, conducting initial interviews, recommending candidates to CHRO, and serving as the primary contact to all applicants. Uses recruiting metrics to manage and improve the process of hiring candidates. (2) Manages the start-to-finish onboarding process and conducts new hire orientation. (3) Participates in employee relations for Core Service Branches by acting as a liaison between staff and management for a variety of HR related matters. (4) Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans. Reviews benefits with employees and processes enrollment, cancellation, or changes. Organizes and manages annual open enrollment communications and election process. Works closely with benefit carriers. (5) Manages and tracks LOAs, FMLA eligibility, benefits and payroll information. (6)  Monitors all employee accident reports, OSHA recordkeeping, and Workers’ Compensation claims. Attends BWC hearings, as needed. (7) Responsible maintaining human resource information management systems and providing continuous training on system updates or changes to all staff members. (8) Assists in keeping HR department in legal compliance, which includes attending seminars, checking government websites and keeping up-to-date with knowledge of various laws and regulations. (9) Provides support to CHRO, conducting surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and recruiting. Assists with preparation of plans, policies, documents, and reports, affirmation action plans, organizational charts, and employee handbooks. Participants in Library committees and maintains an active presence throughout the Library system. (10)  All other duties as assigned.



Qualifications.  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field required. Labor Relations experience strongly preferred. Professional certification through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) or similar organization preferred. At least three years of Human Resource experience, preferably in a union environment. General knowledge of the Human Resource field. Including, but not limited to, recruiting, benefits administration, employment laws, employee relations, OSHA, Workers’ Compensation, and FMLA management. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Requires the ability to maintain a helpful, pleasant and tactful demeanor even when stressed by demands of difficult situations. Strong computer/technology skill set, including recent experience working in an HRIS system. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group at all levels of the organization. Good problem-solving and organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail, while managing multiple projects. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.



Compensation.  Starting annual salary of $56,521 per year with an excellent fringe benefit package including a pension plan with the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).



To Apply.  Please apply online<https://www.libraryvisit.org/about-us/employment/> by following the instructions. Email employment at libraryvisit.org<mailto:employment at libraryvisit.org> if you experience any issues with the online portal.



PLYMC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. PLYMC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at employment at libraryvisit.org<mailto:employment at libraryvisit.org>.


Taylor Demyan

HR Specialist - Employee Relations & Benefits

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County

305 Wick Ave.

Youngstown, OH 44503

Phone: 330-744-8636 ext. 51641

Fax: 330-744-2258


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