Biddeford Schools Department presents a benefits-forward senior HR leadership opportunity onsite in Biddeford, Maine. You will oversee HR operations across the Biddeford and Dayton School Departments and the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, shaping policy, ensuring compliance, steering recruitment and onboarding, directing benefits programs, and managing risk. This role emphasizes strategic partnership with administration and staff to build a high-performing, compliant district HR function. Compensation ranges from USD 85,000 to 95,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, community-minded culture.
Compensation and location
Salary: USD 85,000 - 95,000 per year
Location: Onsite in Biddeford, ME
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate HR policies, programs, and activities
- Lead recruitment, selection, and orientation processes
- Create short and long-range HR planning strategies
- Serve as Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator
- Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws
- Manage all leave of absences, including FMLA, ADA, and PFML
- Oversee comprehensive benefits administration (health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, COBRA)
- Manage MainePERS and 403b/457 plans
- Manage Workers' Compensation and Risk Management programs
- Lead the district Safety Committee
- Represent the district at hearings and legal proceedings as needed
- Manage Information Systems for employee data
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a management role
- Degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
- Professional HR certification; SPHR or SHRM-SCP is highly valued, with school experience preferred
- Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) with fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Starting date
Starting as soon as possible
Live and work in the Biddeford, Maine community
- Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
- Views of the Saco River to the west
- Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
- Less than two hours north of Boston
- Growing, diverse population and a picturesque downtown
- Ranked as Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
- Thriving economy and abundant recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking
Equal Opportunity
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the student body's diversity.
Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for fingerprinting at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
Certification and license
- Professional HR certification and school experience are highly valued, such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP
- Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) with fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education
Affiliations
- Biddeford Schools
- Dayton School
- Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative
