HR Manager

Requirements of the HR Manager:

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in human resources required.
• Extensive knowledge of municipal, state, and federal HR, employee health, workers’ compensation, labor relations, and safety program laws, rules, regulations, and procedures required.
• Experience with mediation techniques and employee relations concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of wage and salary administration, classification systems, and management evaluation systems.
• Strong ability to conduct comprehensive and complex investigations and internal/external audits.
• Must be highly motivated and prepared to work at a significant level of independence.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent computer skills to include knowledge of a variety of computer software programs including Human Capital Management (HCM) systems and the Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Able to exercise sound judgment in the application of policies and procedures.
• Able to present information effectively and respond to questions to all audiences at hearings, meetings, and conferences.
• Able to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion and establish and maintain essential records and files.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to commute to the Bangor, ME office Monday to Friday.

Benefits of the Job:

• 6 paid holidays, 20 days of PTO
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Responsibilities of the HR Manager:

• Recruitment – oversee the applicant process and recruit job applicants to fill all levels of job openings.
• Employee on-boarding/off-boarding – Organize and manage on-boarding and off-boarding of employees, new employee orientation and training programs.
• Employee Relations – Partner with the senior leaders to make recommendations for corrective action & continuous improvement. Respond to employee relation issues.
• HR Policy Management – Partner with senior leaders to review, update, implement, and communicate HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other government regulations. 
• Benefit Administration – Oversee benefit employee enrollment, benefit changes, as well as broker & providers for accuracy/efficiency.
• Health & Safety – Establish and follow procedures and regulations that will ensure health and safety for everyone in the agency.
• Payroll – Act as a backup to processing bi-weekly payroll.
• Reporting – Assist with data maintenance and integrity of the HRIS system. Annually conduct and evaluate results of employee satisfaction report surveys.
• HR Compliance – ensure employee files are compliant. Stay up-to-date and comply with changes in HR legislation.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.