Human Resources Manager

Natural Resources Council of Maine/ Human Resources Manager/ Augusta, Maine 

Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), the state’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and conserving Maine’s environment, has a pivotal Human Resources Manager opportunity available to join the team in Augusta, Maine. 

The Human Resources (HR) Manager will be a key leader in shaping and implementing the organization’s HR and culture strategy, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice strategies into our work. They will play a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture that aligns with our environmental values and supports the organization's growth and success. 

As a seasoned generalist HR Manager and hands on individual contributor you will be responsible for all aspects of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits management, performance management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Working alongside our Professional Employer Organization (PEO), this role will focus on labor relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEIJ), employee engagement, policy development, and training. The HR Manager will help ensure that our HR practices align with our mission, values, and compliance requirements. 

• Opportunity to build HR structure from the ground up 
• Hybrid work schedule within Maine 
• Competitive base salary from $85-$110kcommensurate with experience 
• Nonunion based position 
• Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer paid medical for individual 
• Employer HRA contributions 
• 403b retirement with 5% match 
• PTO, paid holidays, wilderness days, sick and short-term disability leave. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification preferred 
• Minimum5-8 years of experience in HRwithin a nonprofit organization is a must 
• Experience working with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) highly desired 
• Expertise with HR systems integration and implementation and building workflow processes 
• Experience working with a collective bargaining agreement 
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration. 
• Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, labor laws specific to non-profit  
• Strong in Employee Relations, change management and culture building 
• Experience with DEIJ initiatives and ability to foster an inclusive workplace. 
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. 
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. 

• Labor Relations & Compliance: Serve as a liaison between employees and leadership to address workplace concerns and assuring fair and consistent application of policies; mediate and resolve employee disputes, conflicts, and grievances in accordance with best practices, employment law, and collective bargaining agreement; act as main contact with MSEA for union contract. 
• Compensation & Benefits: Partner with PEO to administer and manage benefits and payroll, reviewing and updating benefits to ensure best options.  
• People, Culture, & DEIJ: Support and implement and train on DEIJ initiatives that promote an inclusive workplace culture 
• Policies & Procedures: Build, review, update, and implement HR policies and procedures to align with organizational values, legal requirements, and best practices. 
• Training & Development: Manage the performance assessment process, including timely evaluations and constructive feedback, goal setting, and action items; identify professional development opportunities and create training programs to enhance staff skills. 
• Recruitment & Staffing: Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract, select, and retain top talent 
• Organizational Development: Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning and organizational restructuring efforts; promote a healthy work environment by advocating for employeewellness initiatives 

The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is a leading environmental advocacy organization dedicated to protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine's environment for current and future generations. Guided by our mission, we work tirelessly to address critical issues affecting Maine's natural resources, wildlife, and overall environmental sustainability. 

KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE 

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Salary : $85,000 - $110,000