Spartanburg County Public Libraries

POSTING DATE: May 1, 2026
JOB TITLE: Director of Human Resources, Grade 30
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: June 1, 2026
SALARY: $61,754 annually (Includes generous benefits)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Personnel Management, Organizational Psychology, Business or Public Administration (master’s degree preferred). Must pass pre-employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Counsels, advises,researches, updates and interprets personnel policies and procedures; hears,investigates,and resolves employee grievances; conducts regular meetings with supervisors for various employee issues.
Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements.
Develops organization strategies byidentifyingand researching HR issues; contributesinformation, analysis, and recommendations towardorganization strategicplanningand direction.
Implements HR strategies byestablishingdepartment accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, compensation, insurance benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, and legal compliance.
Oversees the interviewing and hiring process to ensure legal and fair decisions are in place; conducts exempt-level interviews with supervisors/Department Heads.
Oversees all duties of the Assistant Director of HR, HR Specialist and Administrative Assistant.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and networking in the community.
Works in conjunction with the Assistant Director of HR and the Nurse Practitioner on wellness initiative programs and incentives;
Preparesand inputsmonthly payroll informationinMuniswhile meeting regularly with the FinanceDirector; reviews time and leave recordsin the time-keeping system; computes and completes all paperwork for annual pay increases.
Conducts salary studies when applicable (collects data, compiles reports, makes determinations of any changes/updates) and reviews job grade classifications and job descriptions as needed.
Performs work in accordance with SCPL’s mission and vision, using good judgment and ethical behavior, and provides a welcoming environment for all staff.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree inPersonnelManagement,OrganizationalPsychology,Business orPublic Administration (master’s degree preferred).
Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible Human Resources leadership.
Thorough knowledge of the philosophy,principles,and practices of public personnel administration such as the accepted methods and practices of classification and payadministration andbenefit administration.
Comprehensive knowledge of theLibrary'sactivities,policies,and proceduresas well ascomprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws to ensure compliance.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writingand to be abletoestablishand maintain effective working relationships with associates and thegeneral public.
Ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and studies and to prepare related reports and recommendations.
Ability to prepare and conduct training sessions; knowledge of payroll procedures/practices.
Previoussupervisory skills required.
SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
Valid Driver’s license with the ability to drive to other locations