Human Resources Partner

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Maine is seeking to fill two Human Resources Partner positions to support assigned departments at the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias. The HR Partner will collaborate with the UM Human Resources team and HR Centers across the University of Maine System to deliver effective HR solutions that align with and support the University’s goals. The HR Partner will also provide HR generalist support to employees, including managers and supervisors, within their assigned portfolio. The HRP must have the interest and ability to work in a fast-paced, unionized environment and manage multiple projects at a time. They must have the capacity to consistently meet deadlines while demonstrating a positive and collaborative attitude that supports employee engagement. The HR Partner will be a collaborative problem-solver who takes initiative and thrives in a matrixed organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in a HR generalist or employee relations role.
• Working knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including employee and labor, performance management, policy interpretation, organizational practices, and applicable employment laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and/or employment-related requirements in a consistent, practical, and sound manner.
• Strong judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to assess situations objectively, recognize risk, and determine when consultation or escalation is appropriate.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and trends, gather and evaluate relevant information, and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees, faculty, managers, administrators, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience presenting information, facilitating discussions, or providing training is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and build effective working relationships across multiple levels and functions of an organization.
• Experience using HR information systems and other workplace technologies to support HR operations, communication, reporting, and decision-making.
• Demonstrated commitment to responsive, professional, and service-oriented HR support.
• Experience working in a higher education setting or similarly complex matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Bridge strategy and daily operations.
• Collaborate with the UM Human Resources team and HR Centers across the University of Maine System to deliver effective HR solutions that align with and support the University’s goals.
• Provide HR generalist support to employees, including managers and supervisors, within their assigned portfolio.
• Work in a fast-paced, unionized environment.
• Manage multiple projects at a time.
• Consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a positive and collaborative attitude that supports employee engagement.
• Be a collaborative problem-solver who takes initiative and thrives in a matrixed organization.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree