ALA Office of Human Resources
"For people who make a difference"
Mailing Address:
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Toll Free: (800) 545-2433 x2464
Local: (312) 280-2464
Vision
Promote the values of integrity, diversity, customer satisfaction, professionalism, and teamwork through our constant innovation and collaboration.Mission
Our mission is to contribute to the association’s achievement of its strategic goals through the effective use of its people. We provide the association with coordinated, proactive quality services that support their business goals and objectives and are consistent with Human Resources Management principles. Working with individual business units, our staff provides expertise in problem solving, planning, and direct services in the following areas: employee relations, organizational development, strategic planning, compensation/benefits, and employee development/staffing/recruitment, to produce business-oriented results.Responsibilities
- Negotiate the most cost effective benefit programs
- Federal and local regulatory compliance
- Ensuring equity in our pay practices
- Identifying and using diverse sources of recruitment
- Efficiently process and maintain employee records and data
Initiatives & Projects
- Continued development of comprehensive onboarding program and implementing communication training including customer service, implementation of a fully integrated, comprehensive Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Develop strategic benefit initiatives
- Enhance recruiting initiatives; expand ALA outreach
Current Events
- Wellness Programs
- Job Fairs
- TIAA-CREFF sessions
Popular Resources
American Library Association Human Resources Job Listings (opens new window)Human Resources Staff
Cynthia Vivian
Director, Human Resources
(800) 545-2433 x5063 or direct (312) 280-5063
cvivian@ala.org
Sharon K. DeBates
Sr. Administrative Assistant
(800) 545-2433 x2468 or direct (312) 280-2468
sdebates@ala.org
Janice Kanis
Sr. Employee Benefits Specialist
(800) 545-2433 x2467 or direct (312) 280-2497
jmkanis@ala.org
Mary J. Pullen
Human Resources Recruiter
(800) 545-2433 x2466 or direct (312) 280-2466
mpullen@ala.org
Beata Staruk
HRIS/Payroll Analyst
(800) 545-2433 x3249 or direct (312) 280-3249
bstaruk@ala.org
