Position Summary
Responsible for leading and executing the full HR function as a standalone practitioner for an organization under 50 full-time employees. This role balances strategic partnership with hands-on delivery across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, full-cycle talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, policy development, compliance and risk mitigation, HRIS/data stewardship, training, engagement, and culture. Acts as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, ensuring practical, compliant, and people-centered solutions.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., EEO/ADA, FLSA wage & hour, I-9, pay practices, leave laws), escalating risks with recommended actions.
New Employee Recruiting & Onboarding
Coordinate end-to-end recruiting: workforce requisitions, job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offers, background/reference checks.
Compensation, Benefits, & Payroll
Administer benefits (eligibility, enrollments, life events, open enrollment); partner with brokers/vendors to resolve issues.
Serve as day-to-day liaison to Payroll; work with business office to ensure timely and accurate HR-to-payroll data flow (hires, terms, leaves, pay adjustments).
Performance, Coaching, & Employee Relations
Learning, Development, & Culture
HR Operations, Systems, & Analytics
Establish HR metrics and dashboards (e.g., headcount, turnover, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, engagement indicators) to inform decisions.
Equity, Inclusion, & Employee Experience
Embed inclusive practices in recruiting, pay, performance, and development; ensure policies and communications are accessible and equitable.
Champion employee well-being, recognition, and belonging through practical, resource-conscious initiatives.
As Part of Maine Seacoast Mission
Qualifications
Core Qualifications
Demonstrated strength in employee relations, investigations, coaching managers, and conflict resolution with sound judgement and confidentiality.
Proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems and Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint); ability to create clear reports and dashboards.
Proficiency with management, goal setting, annual review, and feedback software such as Small Improvements.
Required Education and Experience
Advanced computer literacy with specific proficiency in Microsoft environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint).
Preferred Education and Experience
PositionConditionsandRequirements
Location
This role may be based at either our Northeast Harbor or Cherryfield location, depending on the selected candidate’s home location.
Work Environment
Physical Demands
Travel Requirements
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt position based on a 40-hour work week. The salary range is $80,000to$87,000 with excellent benefits.
ToApply
Pleasevisithttps://seacoastmission.org/employment/. Application review will beginimmediatelyand continue until the position is filled.
