Human Resource Lead

Overview

For more information, please review this Position Profile.

EMD Consulting Group is proud to support St. Louis County Library on the search for a Human Resources Lead to join its senior administrative team. This hands-on leadership role supports a large, public facing organization with more than 600 employees across 20 branches and administrative operations, working closely with the Chief Administrative Officer, Director, and CEO.

Recognized nationally for excellence and named a Top Workplace for more than a decade, St. Louis County Library offers the opportunity to do meaningful, mission driven work in an organization that values learning, integrity, and community impact.

• Lead and oversee all core Human Resources functions, including payroll, benefits, recruitment, compliance, performance management, employee relations, and policy administration
• Serve as the primary resource for leaders navigating complex and sensitive employee relations issues, including ADA and FMLA matters, disciplinary actions, investigations, and workplace conflict
• Manage and continuously improve the Library’s recruitment and hiring processes, with an emphasis on proactive sourcing, strong candidate experience, and effective partnerships with hiring leaders
• Oversee the administration of a comprehensive benefits program, working closely with brokers and bringing a thoughtful, creative approach to benefit design and communication
• Supervise and support HR staff, providing clear direction, coaching, and accountability while fostering professional growth
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, legal counsel and Library policies
• Prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations for the CAO and Director and CEO, and present information clearly and confidently to senior leadership and the Board when appropriate
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture by modeling professionalism, curiosity, sound judgment, and steady leadership

The successful candidate will be an experienced HR professional who has managed people, systems, and complexity.

They will bring:

• Prior experience overseeing multiple HR functions in a mid-to-large organization
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including the ability to manage performance and navigate challenging team dynamics
• Strong working knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and employment law
• Experience partnering with leaders to solve problems and improve outcomes, not simply enforce policy
• A professional, grounded presence and the confidence to lead difficult conversations with care and clarity
• Curiosity, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning and emerging best practices
• The ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and to represent the HR function with credibility and authority

Experience in public systems, government, higher education, healthcare, or large nonprofit organizations is preferred. Library experience is not required.

The starting salary range is $100,000–$110,000 and includes an excellent benefits package with a Library funded pension, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive health coverage.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with early interest encouraged, through February 12, 2026
. Apply through the Library’s employment portal, link here
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