Human Resource Liaison, College - College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
About The Position
The University of Southern Maine’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHS) is hiring a full-time Human Resource Liaison to provide personnel-related support to faculty, staff, and administrators. The position coordinates personnel actions for CAHS employees and serves as the liaison on human resources matters between the College and other University and System offices, both on and off campus. It manages compensation contracts for College faculty and facilitates hiring, training, and performance reviews for staff and faculty. The Liaison interprets, analyzes, and develops College, University, and System policies and procedures; assists the Financial Manager with employee salary issues; and advises the Dean on personnel and administrative matters. This is an on-site position on the University’s Portland Campus. Candidates must live within a 90-minute commuting distance of USM campuses. The annual salary is up to $51,000, commensurate with experience. Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae. Finalists will be asked for contact information for three references. For full consideration, submit all required materials by November 8, 2026. The University cannot consider applicants who require visa sponsorship. A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least three years of relevant experience.
- Reside within a 90-minute commuting distance from USM campuses.
- Applicants requiring visa sponsorship are not eligible for consideration.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate personnel-related actions for all College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences employees.
- Serve as the liaison on human resources matters between the College and University and System offices on and off campus.
- Manage compensation contracts for College faculty employees.
- Facilitate hiring, training, and performance reviews for staff and faculty members.
- Interpret, analyze, and develop College, University, and System policies and procedures.
- Assist the Financial Manager with employee salary issues.
- Advise the Dean on personnel and administrative matters.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays, plus earned vacation and sick time.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent children.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line between the Portland and Gorham campuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
