HR Jobs in Old Orchard Beach, ME

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5d ago

Town of Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach, ME

Old Orchard Beach, ME

5d ago

$44 - $57/hr Full time Manager Benefits Administration Communications

The Town of Old Orchard Beach seeks a strategic leader to direct human resources operations and public communications for the municipality.

Salary: USD 44 - 57 per hour

Lead the full spectrum of HR operations, from talent acquisition and onboarding to employee development and performance management.
Administer benefits and coordinate with external partners, overseeing the Town's FMLA program and workers' compensation claims.
Collaborate with the leadership team to design, implement, and assess the HR management strategy aligned with Town goals.
Ensure robust performance management processes and provide training, coaching, and guidance to department heads on performance matters.
Mitigate legal risk through proactive training, conflict management systems, and thorough investigations of harassment, discrimination, or unfair practices.
Maintain compliance with state and federal employment laws and keep accurate HR records, including employee files.
Oversee position classification, compensation programs, and the development of HR policies.
Plan and manage the HR department operating budget.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.
Create and execute communication plans to inform and engage residents, property owners, staff, and the public.
Oversee all communication channels, including the Town website, social media, email, printed materials, and media relations.
Guide branding, marketing, and public information efforts to ensure messaging is consistent, clear, and accessible.
Collaborate with departments to support communications needs and promote Town programs and services.

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field is required.
Seven to ten years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least five years in a leadership or management role.
Experience in municipal government or the public sector is preferred.
Experience in communications, public relations, or marketing is highly desirable.

Reports directly to the Town Manager and exercises independent judgment based on professional knowledge, policies and procedures.

The physical demands described here represent those required to perform the essential duties of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Duties require frequent sitting or standing, talking, hearing, using hands to operate objects or tools, and reaching with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed in a typical office environment with frequent interruptions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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