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Director of Finance and Human Resources - $32.29/hr. + benefits!
Professional Services
Customer-Service
Human Resources
Full Time
Permanent
Full Time
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DOE
Direct Employer
https://krls.org/job-list-page/
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Pine River
MN
56474
United States
MN: Brainerd
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.