Director of Human Resources

Colby Company • Portland, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Human Resources professional with 7+ years of experience in designing, implementing and administering a variety of human resource programs. We are looking for an energetic leader who will serve as a member of the leadership team, responsible for the overall administration, coordination, development, and evaluation of the Human Resource function consistent with employee best practices, legislation, and guidelines. The Director will create systems to measure and improve performance while providing development opportunities to ensure Colby Co. remains a top-tier employer. This individual will oversee and lead recruiting, benefits, employee relations, and organizational development. The Director of Human Resources is also responsible for strategic leadership by articulating Human Resource needs and plans to the executive management team. This individual will provide high quality advisory and administrative services regarding compensation, employment law, benefits management and design, and problem resolution skills. The Director would oversee the benefits & wellness program, including annual open enrollment, plan selection, educational meetings, and administration. Colby Co. seeks a senior-level HR professional who is highly empathetic and possesses strong communication skills, to create systems and processes to measure and improve performance and provide development opportunities. Colby Co is proud of our company culture and the candidate must be a steward of that culture.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in designing, implementing and administering a variety of human resource programs
• Bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in human resources, business administration, organizational development or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in human resources with specific experience in employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, recruiting, workers compensation, and organizational development.
• 2 years of human resources generalist experience.
• Extensive knowledge of employment administration principles, wage and salary administration, employment and other labor laws and employee benefit plans
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with employees, managers, and cross‑functional partners to support a positive workplace culture.
• Must possess integrity and a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential issues.
• Proven ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with employees, managers, and cross‑functional partners to support a positive workplace culture.
• Independent worker who can complete a task with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail
• Empathetic Communicator with high EQ
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Related graduate degree preferred.
• Preferred experience in AEC consulting industry and/or experience with small/medium sized professional services firms a plus but not required.
• Human resource certifications are preferred, such as HRCI, SHRM, SPHR or SHRM-SCP, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Culture & Retention: Lead the strategy for employee engagement, ensuring our workplace remains positive, collaborative, and rewarding.
• Employer Branding & Social Media: Partner with leadership to enhance our social media presence and marketing efforts to showcase our culture to the AEC industry.
• Quality Control & Operational Excellence: Act as a key stakeholder in our Quality Control process, ensuring that HR-related workflows and firm-wide standards are consistently followed.
• Strategic Leadership: Articulate HR plans to the executive team and provide high-quality advisory services regarding employment law and organizational development.
• Benefits & Wellness: Oversee the benefits and wellness program, including plan design, and annual open enrollment.
• Talent Acquisition: Lead the full recruiting lifecycle to find high-caliber talent that fits our unique team.
• General Administration: Manage insurance, compensation structures, and compliance with all labor law

Benefits

• insurance
• retirement benefits package
• two paid volunteer days a year
• paid educational reimbursement
• summer hours
• paid time off (PTO)
• flex time
• company outings
• great co-workers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees