Talent and Development Partner presso Indiana Public Library (Indianapolis

• Title: Talent and Development Partner
• Location: Talent and Development Office at the Library Services Center
• Hours: 40 per week
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Starting Hourly Rate Equivalent: $25.80 
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Submission Deadline: September 29, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Please apply online at www.indypl.org. Candidates will be updated on their status via email, please no phone inquiries.

A successful candidate will…

• Have a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an HR focus.
• Have three to five years of HR administrative or HR generalist experience.
• Have a basic understanding of varying HR laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and benefits administration. 
• Be proficient using Microsoft Office applications.
• Have ability to work and excel in individual and collaborative environments.
• Have experience working in HR systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now. 
• Have a PHR or SHRM-CP certification strongly preferred.

What does the job look like?

• Partner with assigned managers to establish hiring parameters and recruit for open positions. Conduct new hire orientations to quickly and effectively onboard new staff.
• Stay up to date on current HR trends, including updates and changes on employment laws and policies.
• Drive annual benefits enrollment, wellness, and other internal work/life initiatives.
• Interpret policies and procedural application in response to management/ staff inquiries. Guide assigned managers in employee relations, performance management, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize data to recommend policy, program, or procedural changes in support of library’s strategic goals.
• Conduct HR-related trainings, in individual or group settings to increase organizational leadership ability.
• Works closely with other department staff and department Director to ensure Talent and Development-related projects are completed within designated time frames. 
• Coordinates personnel changes with other departments, branches, and other Talent and Development staff to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Physical requirements include constant fine dexterity, hearing, vision, and talking, frequent sitting, walking, lifting up to 10 pounds, carrying, pushing/ pulling, and handling. May occasionally lift more than 10 pounds.
• Able to work the normally scheduled work time for this position

What’s In It for You?

We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid long term disability, and low rates on group life coverage, generous amounts of paid time off, and a Library paid pension plan. The Library proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels.

Interested in working for the Library, but this job doesn’t seem like the right fit? Don’t worry! We hire for a variety of different positions. Check out the jobs page on our website to see a few of the positions we hire for frequently. And watch our Current Openings page regularly so you don’t miss any opportunities!

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.