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4d ago

Human Resources Generalist

Avesta Housing Portland, ME

Portland, ME

4d ago

$63k - $70k/yr Full time Administrative Support Applicant Tracking System Employee Relations

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Job Description

Avesta Housing seeks a Human Resources Generalist for its Portland, Maine operation with a hybrid work arrangement. The role manages full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee records, HRIS processes, and daily HR operations within a mission-driven nonprofit housing organization, while guiding policy interpretation to support compliant and fair people practices. Salary range: USD 63,000 - 70,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end recruitment for designated positions while coordinating onboarding, records management, HRIS tasks, and ongoing HR operations.
Serve as a reliable resource for employees and managers, advising on HR policies, ensuring compliance and documentation, and promoting consistent, fair, and responsive HR practices.

Requirements

Strong organizational ability with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to follow established procedures consistently while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Service-oriented communication style with clear written and spoken communication skills.
Foundational knowledge of HR concepts, terminology, workplace practices, and core HR functions.
Reliable follow-through, initiative, accountability, and sound judgment, including appropriate escalation when needed.
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively, applying fair HR practices aligned with Avesta's mission and commitment to inclusion.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may substitute for education.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR, recruitment, administrative support, or related roles.
Experience handling confidential information and sensitive employee or applicant matters.
Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, or similar employee-record platforms is preferred.
Experience in nonprofit sectors such as affordable housing, property management, senior living, healthcare, or human services is preferred.
Comfort with learning and using HR systems, ATS, spreadsheets, and other technology tools; proficiency in Microsoft Office; Paylocity experience is a plus.

Technologies

HRIS
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Paylocity
Microsoft Office

Benefits

Employer-paid health and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts including dependent care
401(k) plan with immediate vested match up to 6%
Employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Wellness services for benefits-eligible employees and dependents
Thirteen paid holidays
Earned time off of 22 days in the first year
Professional development assistance
Employee referral bonus program
Tuition reimbursement

What we're looking for

Demonstrated organizational proficiency with strong attention to detail.
Ability to adhere to established procedures while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Service-oriented communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
Basic understanding of HR concepts, terminology, workplace practices, and general HR functions.
Dependable with proactive follow-through, accountability, and sound judgment, including appropriate escalation when needed.
Ability to work independently and support team workflows while applying fair HR practices aligned with Avesta's inclusive mission.
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may substitute for education.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR, recruitment, administrative support, or related roles.
Experience handling confidential information and sensitive personnel matters.
Experience with HRIS, ATS, or similar employee-record systems; Paylocity experience is a plus.
Experience in nonprofit, affordable housing, property management, senior living, healthcare, or human services is preferred.
Comfort with HR technology, including HR systems, ATS, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.

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