Kansas City Public Library
Michael Murphy currently serves as the Human Relations Manager at Kansas City Public Library, overseeing essential HR functions such as recruiting, hiring, pay analysis, benefits, and policy development while collaborating with executive leadership to implement talent strategies. Prior to this role, Michael was the Human Resources Director at The Family Conservancy, managing a one-person HR department for over 100 employees and handling payroll, benefits, HRIS management, and contract administration. Michael began extensive HR experience as a Human Resources Associate at The Family Conservancy, contributing to the operational efficiency of the HR department. Education includes studies at Missouri State University and Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley, as well as attendance at The University of Kansas.
Kansas City Public Library
The Kansas City Public Library system consists of the Central Library, nine branches, and outreach services serving over 250,000 in Kansas City, Missouri. In addition to providing library services to city residents, the Library also serves as a resource for the 1.7 million metropolitan residents of the greater Kansas City area.