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Senior Director - Human Resources

South Portland, United States
Full-Time
Senior Director – Human Resources 
The Opportunity Alliance 
South Portland, Maine 


The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources, to be based in their South Portland, Maine office. This role is for an experienced HR leader who enjoys both the hands-on, daily operations and the strategic impacts of Human Resources. 


Requirements of the Senior HR Director:

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in a lead technical or management HR position, with at least 3 years of experience in direct supervision of staff, required 
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification, preferred 
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field, required 
  • Experience in the board spectrum of HR subdisciplines (recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, policy development and administration, HRIS, compliance, training); Workday experience is a huge plus! 
  • Full vaccination against COVID-19, as required by federal and state vaccination mandates 

Benefits of the Job:

  • Annual pay in the range of $80k - $90k 
  • Generous time off, including 9 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year 
  • 403b retirement plan, with match after 1 year (50% of up to 8% employee contribution) 
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance offerings 
  • Agency paid life insurance and income protection (STD & LTD) 
  • Convenient office location: near The Maine Mall with easy access to I95 and I295 
  • Work for a leader who does not micromanage, and who seeks out and values input and new ideas 

Responsibilities of the Senior HR Director:

  • Strategic Planning: Collaborates with COO and Senior Leaders to conduct strategic planning that contributes to the achievement of positive client outcomes 
  • Policies & Expertise: Develops policies and provides expertise on HR related topics and recommends courses of action 
  • Compliance: Ensuresagency compliance with HR and training in accordance with policies, COA standards, andlicensing as well as regulations and legal requirements 
  • Employee Relations: Develops and oversees compliant and effective employee relations and performance management systems 
  • Talent Management: Overseesthe hiring, orientation, onboarding, and retention of Agency employees; manages job classifications and descriptions 
  • Total Rewards:Administersthe compensation, benefits, and incentive programs 
  • Leadership:Manages and participates in the day-to-day operations of the HR team  

The Opportunity Alliance is a Community Action Agency, founded in 1965, with the mission of helping the people of Maine build better lives and stronger communities. TOA provides 46 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually. TOA’s programs address issues such as poverty, mental health, substance use, homelessness, and domestic violence. Agency employees enjoy the mission-driven values that contribute meaningfully to their community. Within The Opportunity Alliance, there is a shared belief that positive change is possible. 

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