Director, Human Resources

MaineHealth; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 122,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Director of Human Resources to serve as a strategic partner to hospital and operational leadership. You will drive talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, and culture development across the system.

The role focuses on data-driven decision-making, engagement, and inclusive leadership in a complex healthcare setting. A SHRM certification and extensive HR experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Human Resources or related experience.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives into strategic workforce solutions with executive leaders.
• Develop people strategies that support growth, engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent and workforce decisions.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning and talent management.
• Champion retention and recruitment strategies to attract and keep top talent.
• Drive inclusion and equitable care through leadership, strategy, and communication practices.
• Use workforce data to inform decisions and measure organizational outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure consistency and best practices.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Talent management

Workforce planning

Organizational effectiveness

Employee engagement

Change management

Recruitment

Retention

Education

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Westbrook, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Corporate
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Management/Leadership
Req #: 98407
Date Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Shape the Future of Healthcare Through People Leadership

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on influencing organizational success, building high-performing cultures, and partnering with executive leadership? MaineHealth is seeking a dynamic Director of Human Resources to serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to hospital and operational leadership teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare by driving innovative people strategies that support our mission, strengthen workforce engagement and enhance the care we provide to our communities.

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources partners closely with senior leaders across the health system to develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with MaineHealth’s overall strategy, organizational goals and vision. This role serves as a key member of the operational leadership team, providing expertise in talent management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, org design, employee engagement, change management, recruitment, retention and culture development.
The successful candidate will bring both strategic insight and operational excellence, leveraging data-driven decision-making and deep HR expertise to support a thriving workforce in a complex healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive and operational leaders to translate business objectives into strategic workforce solutions.
• Develop and implement people strategies that support organizational growth, operational excellence and employee engagement.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to leaders, identifying opportunities and designing innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning and talent management initiatives.
• Champion retention and recruitment strategies that attract and retain exceptional talent.
• Drive MaineHealth's commitment to inclusion and equitable care through leadership, strategy development and communication practices.
• Utilize workforce data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and system-wide HR leaders to ensure consistency, alignment and best practices across the organization.
• Provide expert guidance on HR policies, procedures, federal and state employment laws and employee relations matters.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives that enhance culture, performance and employee experience.
• Stay current with industry trends, healthcare workforce developments and HR best practices to continuously improve organizational outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Human Resources or related experience.

Experience Strongly Preferred

• Ability to align people strategies with organizational goals, translating business priorities into workforce initiatives that support growth, performance and long-term success.
• Experience developing and executing workforce plans, talent acquisition strategies and retention initiatives that ensure the organization has the capabilities needed to meet current and future business demands.
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel on talent, organizational effectiveness and workforce-related decisions.
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives, driving adoption of new programs and processes and helping leaders navigate evolving business and workforce needs.
• Ability to leverage workforce analytics, HR metrics and business data to identify trends, measure outcomes and inform strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive workplace culture, enhance employee engagement and implement initiatives that improve workforce performance, retention and productivity.
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across business functions, influence stakeholders at all levels and drive alignment on workforce and organizational priorities.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to align talent strategies to organizational priorities.
• Ability to understand business needs, workforce trends and operational challenges to effectively advise leaders and influence outcomes.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience utilizing HR technology and systems including Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $122,408 to $165,630 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Maggie McGauley, Executive Recruiter, at [e-mail].

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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