Director of Finance and Human Resources - 3229/hr + benefits

Position Title:

Director of Finance and Human Resources Location:

Kitchigami Regional Library Headquarters, Pine River, MN Hours:

40 hrs/wk Position available:

Immediate Position Description:

This is a full-time position responsible for ensuring sound fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and effective personnel administration across a multi-branch system. The Director serves as a key advisor to the Executive Director and Management Team, supporting organizational planning, budgeting, and workforce development. This position supervises staff including the Bookkeeper (finance) and Administrative Assistant.

• Lead all aspects of employee lifecycle management including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and separation.
• Administer and maintain HRIS systems ensuring date accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Minnesota employment laws and Union agreements.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, job descriptions, and performance review systems.
• Coordinate with union representatives as required.
• End-to-end payroll: process bi-weekly/monthly/quarterly payroll for all employees ensuring compliance with tax regulations, withholdings, and benefit reductions.
• Lead development and administration of the annual operating budget.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Executive Director and Governing Board.
• Coordinate with union representatives, as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Gusto, Sage Business Works, Paylocity)
• Strong command of accounting software (Sage Business Works, QuickBooks, Xero, or NetSuite)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Exceptional discretion when handling confidential data, high emotional intelligence, and proactive approach to problem solving.

Minimum Education & Work Experience Requirements:

Completion of a four-year degree in business, accounting, or a related field from a college or university of recognized standing. Three-plus years of experience of progressive accounting responsibility and demonstrated knowledge of human resources areas such as Health Insurance, Benefit plans, Union collaboration, recruitment and hiring, with at least one year of related supervisory experience.

Wage:

$32.29 per hour. Benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Covered by Worker's Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), and Social Security. Group health insurance. Probationary period 6 months.

Application Procedure:

Application forms and job description are available at all branch locations within KRL and can be found online at www.krls.org (or by clicking on the ''apply'' button). Position will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted at KRLS Headquarters in Pine River, MN, or may be mailed to:

Kitchigami Regional Library, Attn:

Regional Director, PO Box 84, Pine River, MN 56474. Only applicants meeting the requirements specified will be considered for interviews, and not all applicants may be interviewed.