Human Resources Generalist

The Opportunity Alliance • South Portland, ME

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Human Resources Generalist The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a friendly, energetic, driven, and detail-oriented Generalist to join our Human Resources Department. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team and learn the functionalities of Human Resources and other intricacies within our agency. This HR Generalist role will be a part of each Human Resource function. It will play a key role and pick up pieces of recruiting, onboarding, training, etc. The person filling the role develops and executes recruiting plans and strategizes with leadership to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent. This individual will also consult with hiring managers and Human Resources teammates to ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates while ensuring Affirmative Action Plan, and licensing compliance is met. At TOA our staff make a meaningful impact in our community every day, and in Human Resources we support those who are doing some of our community’s most important work! This position will work collaboratively with all Human Resources team members, operations, leadership, finance, and any other key stakeholders needed. SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, 40 hours/week, hourly position. M – F, regular daytime business hours LOCATION: onsite, office location in South Portland, ME Potential for a hybrid schedule; in office and remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field of study preferred; Associate Degree with 3 years of related experience required.
• At least three (3) years of experience in Human Resources, supporting talent acquisition, recruiting, onboarding processes, and/or related HR functions.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, to include, Excel, Word, and Power Point is required.
• Demonstrated skills in building relationships, customer service, and meeting target goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior experience working in a busy office with multiple priorities preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primary and essential job responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM Certification(s), preferred, not required.
• Prior experience with relational databases, with preference given to experience with HRIS/ATS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes recruiting plans
• Strategizes with leadership to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent
• Consults with hiring managers and Human Resources teammates to ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates while ensuring Affirmative Action Plan, and licensing compliance is met.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees