HR Manager

HR Manager

Bangor Housing Authority

Bangor, ME

Bangor Housing Authority is seeking an HR Manager to join their Bangor, Maine office. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office.

• Minimum two-year college degree, HR Certification or Degree preferred.
• Two years of full-time HR and payroll work experience.
• Experience using payroll systems to enter and process payroll.
• Strong attention to detail and creating systems to ensure the accuracy of work.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and quality when juggling multiple priorities and interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, manage conflict and organize work.
• Ability to develop and maintain office policies and procedures.
• Experience coordinating employee recruitment and training programs.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, with a proactive approach to staying current on legislative changes and emerging HR trends.
• Expertise in benefits and personnel administration.
• Experience in non-profit or affordable housing agency preferred.

• Annual pay range starting at $85,000, offer will be commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance (ICHRA)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous PTO and Leave Policies
• Pension through MainePERS, social security, and optional 457 plan
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life and Accident Insurance
• Hybrid schedule, 37.5 hour work week

• Processes payroll and prepare necessary weekly, monthly & quarterly reporting for taxes and MainePERS.
• Assists CFO with developing payroll and benefits budgets.
• Manages and administers all Bangor Housing benefits such as Medical, Dental, Life, Vision Care, Income Protection and 457 plans.
• Works with CFO to negotiate and manage coverage, services and costs with benefit carriers and brokers.
• Provides guidance to employees on benefits and vendor contact information.
• Formulate, interpret, and implement employment policies, human resources plans, procedures, and maintain personnel files for all company employees.
• Advises directors, managers and supervisors with management guidance and adherence to personnel policies.
• Provides guidance on employee relations issues and seeks assistance/legal counsel as needed to manage organizational risk.
• Maintains compensation records, job descriptions, and performance evaluation systems. Assists managers with implementation and management.
• Conducts employee surveys, monitors employee retention and conducts exit interviews.
• Manages Workers’ Compensation, posts OSHA information, processes claims.
• Promotes and administers the Safety and Wellness Programs.
• Manages employee recruitment, screening, selection, orientation, and onboarding systems.
• Assists with compliance reviews and audits.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, OSHA, MDOL and any other laws and regulations and advises management on needed actions.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve the efficiency of the organization.
• Performs special projects, participates on committees, and performs other duties as assigned.