HR Generalist I

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, serves as a Human Resources/Benefits &Training Generalist responsible for managing and overseeing the training programs for all staff members within a multi-union public library as well as Benefits Administration. This role involves tracking, scheduling, and maintaining the training schedule and curriculum to ensure that employees receive the necessary training to perform their job duties effectively and comply with library policies and regulatory requirements. This position also supports all human resources activities, processes, and tasks related to benefits administration.

The HR Generalist (Benefits and Training) will have strong leadership skills and demonstrate a commitment to TLCPL’s mission and values by supporting and promoting a welcoming, innovative, objective, accountable, and collaborative culture.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Actively support diversity, equity, and inclusion and promote a culture where all staff and customers belong.
2. Administer the Library training program including scheduling, coordination, tracking, reporting, and communication.
3. Collaborate with library management to identify training needs and objectives and ensure training complies with legal standards, library policies, and procedures.
4. Develop, update, and administer training programs and materials tailored to the needs.
5. Create and maintain the training curriculum and schedule for all library employees.
6. Organize and coordinate training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
7. Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to training programs and materials.
8. Manage and track employee participation in online and in-person learning within the learning management system.
9. Participate in the orientation of newly hired employees and ensure the processing of required documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and requirements throughout the hiring process.
10. Administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, and wellness programs.
11. Manage employee benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations; ensure compliance with applicable laws.
12. Assist employees with benefits-related questions, claims issues, and life event updates.
13. Conduct periodic audits of benefits enrollment, invoices, and employee records to ensure accuracy.
14. Collaborate with benefits providers and broker to resolve issues and ensure high-quality service.
15. Lead open enrollment sessions, prepare materials, and deliver presentations to staff as needed.
16. Assist in all human resource functions, including recruiting, benefits, worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, retirement procedures, FMLA, personnel data requests, and other employer-directed programs.
17. Assist with maintaining the Human Resources employee database/HRIS systems and compile various personnel reports.
18. Provide guidance and counsel to employees and managers regarding basic employee and labor relations issues; observe strict confidentiality as appropriate for resolution and communicates with tact and diplomacy
19. Actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and promotes a culture where all staff and customers belong.
20. Participate in professional human resources organizations and maintain knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local statutes.
21. May participate in system work groups or employee resource groups and may act as a co-chair, advisor, or facilitator.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.