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Human Resources Generalist

City of Saco
Full-time
On-site
Saco, Maine, United States
$75,000 - $90,000 USD yearly
HR Professional

Are you passionate about people, problem-solving, and building a workplace where employees thrive? We’re looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team and play a key role in shaping the employee experience. This is a hands-on role where you’ll support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, training, and HR initiatives that make a real difference.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000-$90,000, based on qualifications and experience, along with an excellent benefits package.

 

What You’ll Do

As our HR Generalist, you’ll be the go-to partner for employees and leaders, ensuring smooth HR operations and helping us foster a positive, inclusive workplace. Your responsibilities will include:

Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Manage the full recruitment cycle: posting jobs, screening resumes, interviewing, and coordinating hires.
  • Oversee the applicant tracking system.
  • Lead onboarding to ensure new hires feel welcomed and set up for success.
  • Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted resource for HR policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Provide guidance and mediation to resolve employee concerns.
  • Conduct investigations into policy or legal compliance issues in collaboration with HR leadership and legal.

Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
  • Prepare HR reports and presentations to track metrics and compliance.

Training & Development

  • Coordinate training programs and workshops to support career growth.
  • Manage mandatory training assignments and track completion.
  • Support talent development strategies that build skills and engagement.

HR Projects & Initiatives

  • Partner with HR leadership on policy development, process improvements, and engagement initiatives.
  • Act as backup to the Benefits Manager.
  • Provide operational support to the HR Director as needed.

 

 
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