Town of Gorham
Human Resources Director
Town of Gorham, Gorham, Maine, us, 04038
About Us
Welcome to the Town of Gorham's Career Portal!
The Town of Gorham is a thriving community and one of the fastest growing towns in Maine with a population of approximately 18,000. With a flourishing urban village, steady industrial and commercial expansion, plentiful recreation opportunities, a college campus, and Greater Portland METRO public transit service, the Town of Gorham is a vibrant place to live, work, and do business.
We seek to recruit and retain qualified, competent, and motivated employees who will enhance our service to the Gorham community. To join this dynamic team, we invite you to view our current job openings.
The Town of Gorham is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of merit without regard to race, religion, age, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation (including gender identity and expression), ancestry, national origin, military service (past, present, or future), genetic pre-disposition, color, political affiliation, or any other status protected by law.
Job Detail
Human Resources Director
(Open Positions: 1)
Job Status:
Full-TimeShift:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PMDays Worked:
Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu.Rate of Pay:
$42.50 - DOE&QPosition Type:
Full-Time RegularDetails:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and position will remain open until filled. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email. Please be sure to upload a resume and cover letter to your submission.
Summary
Are you a Human Resources professional with a generalist background who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a small team environment, and is passionate about making a difference in your community? Does a 4-day workweek with Fridays off appeal to you? The Town of Gorham is currently seeking a versatile Human Resources Director to join our team. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you!
This is a full-time (38 hours) salaried exempt position that provides strategic and operational management of all HR activities for the Town of Gorham. The Human Resources Director position is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resources function including, but not limited to, benefit administration, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, risk management, labor relations and collective bargaining, policy development and revision, training and development, and records management.
Compensation & Benefits
This position is eligible for a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, and paid time off. The Town currently pays 90% of the premium cost for all health insurance coverage levels and provides a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help cover the cost of out-of-pocket medical expenses, including deductible and coinsurance. Individuals covered by an alternative health plan are eligible for an annual medical buyout in lieu of coverage (currently $2,443 - $5,480 based on coverage eligibility). In addition to a choice between two excellent health insurance plans, a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan with a 7.5% employer match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year, employees have access to dental, vision, medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, IRAs, tuition reimbursement, and more.
The pay range for Grade 7 positions begins at $83,980 per year; however, actual salary will depend on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible generalist human resources management experience required. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, or applicable field required. Graduate degree preferred. Professional human resources certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred. Prior human resources experience in the public sector strongly preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Application Special InstructionsPlease include a resume and cover letter with your submission.
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Welcome to the Town of Gorham's Career Portal!
The Town of Gorham is a thriving community and one of the fastest growing towns in Maine with a population of approximately 18,000. With a flourishing urban village, steady industrial and commercial expansion, plentiful recreation opportunities, a college campus, and Greater Portland METRO public transit service, the Town of Gorham is a vibrant place to live, work, and do business.
We seek to recruit and retain qualified, competent, and motivated employees who will enhance our service to the Gorham community. To join this dynamic team, we invite you to view our current job openings.
The Town of Gorham is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of merit without regard to race, religion, age, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation (including gender identity and expression), ancestry, national origin, military service (past, present, or future), genetic pre-disposition, color, political affiliation, or any other status protected by law.
Job Detail
Human Resources Director
(Open Positions: 1)
Job Status:
Full-TimeShift:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PMDays Worked:
Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu.Rate of Pay:
$42.50 - DOE&QPosition Type:
Full-Time RegularDetails:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and position will remain open until filled. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email. Please be sure to upload a resume and cover letter to your submission.
Summary
Are you a Human Resources professional with a generalist background who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a small team environment, and is passionate about making a difference in your community? Does a 4-day workweek with Fridays off appeal to you? The Town of Gorham is currently seeking a versatile Human Resources Director to join our team. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you!
This is a full-time (38 hours) salaried exempt position that provides strategic and operational management of all HR activities for the Town of Gorham. The Human Resources Director position is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resources function including, but not limited to, benefit administration, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, risk management, labor relations and collective bargaining, policy development and revision, training and development, and records management.
Compensation & Benefits
This position is eligible for a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, and paid time off. The Town currently pays 90% of the premium cost for all health insurance coverage levels and provides a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help cover the cost of out-of-pocket medical expenses, including deductible and coinsurance. Individuals covered by an alternative health plan are eligible for an annual medical buyout in lieu of coverage (currently $2,443 - $5,480 based on coverage eligibility). In addition to a choice between two excellent health insurance plans, a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan with a 7.5% employer match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year, employees have access to dental, vision, medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, IRAs, tuition reimbursement, and more.
The pay range for Grade 7 positions begins at $83,980 per year; however, actual salary will depend on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible generalist human resources management experience required. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, or applicable field required. Graduate degree preferred. Professional human resources certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred. Prior human resources experience in the public sector strongly preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Application Special InstructionsPlease include a resume and cover letter with your submission.
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