This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. Initial screening will begin on March 9, 2026\. To ensure first consideration, please be sure to submit your online application by this date.
Pay Range: $ 11,233\.73 \- $15,788\.93 monthly
Job Status: Full\-Time
Hours per week: 40
Employment Type: Regular
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Marysville, WA\- Service Center
The employer intends to hire at the entry point of the salary range, with consideration up to no more than the bottom third of the range based on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Internal policies apply to internal applicants.
Job Summary
Join an organization dedicated to learning, community engagement, and equitable access to information. Sno\-Isle Libraries is seeking an experienced and forward\-thinking Assistant Director of Human Resources to help lead a dynamic HR team in supporting our workforce.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who thrives in a service\-oriented environment, brings strong expertise across all HR functions, and is energized by supporting employees who make a difference in their communities every day. If you’re passionate about advancing inclusive workplace practices and developing high\-performing teams within a public service setting, we invite you to bring your talent to our Library District!
This position provides leadership for the Human Resources Department and works closely with the Director of Human Resources to support the department’s administration and operations. The Assistant Director of Human Resources cultivates a positive work environment, proactively identifies Human Resources\-related needs, and helps design solutions to advance Library District goals. This position advocates for employee engagement initiatives and provides assistance and oversight in all major program areas including, but not limited to, recruitment and retention, compliance and policy, labor and employee relations, leaves and benefits, and data management and integrity.
We Value Lived Experience
Sno\-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.
We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.
Benefits
All Sno\-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer\-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno\-isle.org/employment.
Essential Functions
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
1\. Support the collaborative development and oversee the implementation of the District’s recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention process to support the District’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and meet the human resource needs of the organization. Provide direction to managers throughout the process.
2\. Support the Sno\-Isle Libraries quarterly Performance and Engagement Process.
3\. Manage the District’s career development and succession planning strategies.
4\. Provide direction for managers and staff in matters affecting labor and employee relations including policy and contract administration, coaching, performance management, and corrective action to ensure District policies and all legal requirements are met; where necessary, serve as third\-party mediator in disagreements among employees or between employee and supervisor. Conduct administrative investigations as needed.
5\. Support compliance with federal and state laws governing benefits and compensation, including reporting, document development and amendment, retention, and communication.
6\. Assist in developing and implementing human resources policies and programs as assigned. Respond to policy questions and interpret policies.
7\. Continue to build a culture of collaboration and teamwork to ensure fulfillment of the District’s strategic goal of investing in our people and our organization.
8\. May support Sno\-Isle Leadership and employees during collective bargaining negotiations.
9\. Provide effective leadership in assigned areas and to assigned staff.
10\. Exercise proper financial control over budgetary expenditures.
11\. Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff and leadership in the Library District and other partners.
12\. Act in the absence of the Director of Human Resources.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
1\. Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops to support learning and development.
2\. Prepare correspondence and reports.
3\. Train staff as needed.
4\. Represent the District at local, regional, and national meetings and conferences.
5\. Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision
The position reports to the Director of Human Resources. The position directly supervises professional level support staff in performing the human resource functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1\. Thorough knowledge of human resource management programs, policies, systems and procedures; compensation and benefits; federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, administration of human resource information systems; and principles of training.
2\. Ability to align behavior with the library's mission, values, and strategic focus in serving a diverse community.
3\. Demonstrated experience in collective bargaining and labor relations including contract administration and conflict resolution
4\. Demonstrated experience in administrative investigation procedures and techniques.
5\. Ability to uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.
6\. Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse audiences both internally and externally.
7\. Ability to write comprehensive policies, materials and reports.
8\. Ability to work independently and to set priorities.
9\. Ability to speak and present before a variety of groups and facilitate training.
10\. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co\-workers, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
11\. Demonstrated ability to preserve and protect the strictest confidence of highly confidential and sensitive information.
12\. Demonstrated ability to use computers, word processing, database and spreadsheet software as well as complex automated systems such as human resources information systems.
Education and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including:
1\. These skills and abilities typically are acquired through a combination of experience and training including university\-level education in such fields as human resources management, public administration, business administration or a related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
2\. At least five years of professional Human Resources experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience, preferably supervising Human Resources staff.
3\. Must possess direct labor and employee relations experience; 2 or more years of experience preferred.
4\. Professional certification such as SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM\-CP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), or Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) is preferred.
Physical Demands
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.
Most of the work is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to operate computers for extended periods of time. An incumbent may occasionally move objects or materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
The incumbent must regularly communicate with coworkers and members of the public. These contacts and situations are deemed to be generally safe and free of undue stress, but require incumbents to be cordial, helpful, and skilled in interpersonal relations with others both in the public and within the Library District.
An incumbent may occasionally travel to the various libraries in the District to meet with staff. To accomplish this travel, the incumbent must be able to drive and hold a valid Washington State driver's license or to arrange independently for such travel.
The following questions will be asked during the application process and will be considered during the application evaluation:
1\. Describe how your experience and skills meet the education and experience requirements for this position as listed on the job posting. Provide specific examples.
2\. Briefly outline your labor and employee relations experience.
3\. Do you have experience with recruitment and retention, and what steps would you take to eliminate biases in recruitment and hiring processes?
4\. What experiences have you had with developing, implementing, and/or interpreting human resources policies?
5\. Describe your experience with employee engagement.
The purpose of the questions included on the job application is to obtain additional job\-related information to evaluate you for the position you are applying for. There are also some personally identifiable questions included to provide us with statistics needed to evaluate our recruitment program. Questions related to your race/ethnicity and gender will not be used in any employment decisions. We would appreciate you assisting us by voluntarily providing this information.
Sno\-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all Sno\-Isle Libraries' positions are subject to transfer.