Description

Human Resources Specialist

The Biddeford, Dayton, and Saco School Departments, along with the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, are seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our HR team.

This year-round position reports to the Director of Human Resources and supports a broad range of HR functions, including onboarding, personnel records, employee benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance. The HR team will work collaboratively, with each team member having primary areas of responsibility while providing cross-training and backup support to one another.

Essential Functions

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

Onboarding and offboarding
Personnel records and employment documentation
Employee benefits and open enrollment
FMLA, Maine PFML, and ADA accommodations
Workers' Compensation
Employee licensure and certification tracking
HR compliance and employee support
Maintaining confidentiality and strong organizational skills
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's degree [or equivalent experience] preferred
SHRM or PHR certification preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of human resource-related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience desirable
Current State of Maine Criminal History Records Check approval or ability to obtain

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in a standard office environment
Uses standard office equipment

What We Offer

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation, sick, and personal leave

Compensation

Based on education and experience

Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000

FLSA Status: Exempt. Salaried, year-round position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Biddeford, Dayton, and Saco School Departments, along with the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Leadership Office

Biddeford School Department

Biddeford Schools is a regular school district located in York County with 6 schools, 221 teachers and 2,705 students. Total Revenue is $48,345,000 and is trending flat. Biddeford Schools spends $15,675 per student per year on instruction.