Human Resources Specialist
Biddeford School Department
Biddeford, ME · $40k–$60k a year · Posted October 7, 2026
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About the job
Human Resources Specialist
The Biddeford, Dayton, and Saco School Departments, along with the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, are seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our HR team.
This year-round position reports to the Director of Human Resources and supports a broad range of HR functions, including onboarding, personnel records, employee benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance. The HR team will work collaboratively, with each team member having primary areas of responsibility while providing cross-training and backup support to one another.
Essential Functions
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
Onboarding and offboarding
Personnel records and employment documentation
Employee benefits and open enrollment
FMLA, Maine PFML, and ADA accommodations
Workers' Compensation
Employee licensure and certification tracking
HR compliance and employee support
Maintaining confidentiality and strong organizational skills
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree [or equivalent experience] preferred
SHRM or PHR certification preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of human resource-related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience desirable
Current State of Maine Criminal History Records Check approval or ability to obtain
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in a standard office environment
Uses standard office equipment
What We Offer
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation, sick, and personal leave
Compensation
Based on education and experience
Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000
FLSA Status: Exempt. Salaried, year-round position.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Biddeford, Dayton, and Saco School Departments, along with the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.