Associate Human Resources Partner
Full-time, Regular, Exempt Position
We are looking for a talented individual who wants to learn, grow, and be part of an organization that transforms lives. The University of Maine System (UMS) seeks to hire a full-time, year-round Associate Human Resources Partner to be located on and to serve the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) campus. This associate-level position allows an individual tremendous growth and learning opportunities while developing a broad base of human resources (HR) skills. The position partners with HR across the University of Maine Augusta to develop and administer HR solutions that support relevant strategic goals and provide HR generalist support to faculty, staff, and students both on campus and at various sites and centers around the state. The Associate HR Partner reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and is supported by a team of talented HR individuals from across the University System.
Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the annual salary range is in the low $50's and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion. Included with the annual salary, is a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers a wellness program.
Review of applications begins immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by March 8, 2024.
University of Maine at Augusta is the third largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
Founded in 1965, the University of Maine at Augusta transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third largest public university in Maine. A leader in distance education, UMA has a statewide presence with two campuses in Augusta and Bangor, eight UMA Centers from Saco to Houlton, and 32 course receive sites across Maine. Flexible modalities, with classes onsite, online, through video conference, Interactive Television, and at UMA Centers allow its students to take classes, while keeping work and family commitments. While UMA has a traditional-aged cohort, two-thirds of its students are over 25 years old. Over 50% of UMA’s students are first generation and 72% are Pell Grant eligible. These students are motivated to make a positive change in their lives by pursuing a college degree. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- One year or more of relevant experience.
- Basic knowledge of human resources.
- Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal contacts, including presentation and facilitation skills.
- Exercises good judgment, diplomacy, and perceptual objectivity to make decisions effectively and appropriately. Aptitude to define problems, identify trends, collect data, and establish facts to draw valid conclusions.
- Experience working both independently and collaboratively to implement solutions.
- Previous experience leveraging a wide array of technologies and communication tools.
- Experience building productive relationships with internal and external customers.
Preferred:
- HR experience in a higher education setting or similarly complex multi-unit organization.
- SHRM-CP certification (and/or PHR).
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).