Director of Talent Management

Maine Credit Union League; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Community CU in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Director of Talent Management to join our Leadership Team and lead HR, talent development, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and culture initiatives. This role partners with leaders to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent while ensuring legal compliance and best practices.

The Director will supervise the Talent Development Specialist and oversee employee training, compliance education, leadership development, succession planning, and

Qualifications

• Three to five years of Human Resources or Talent Management leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, benefits administration, payroll practices, and employee relations.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, project management, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading training and development programs.
• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR and Talent Management functions: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance, coaching, compensation, and separations.
• Supervise and support the Talent Development Specialist while overseeing training, compliance education, professional development, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Administer payroll and employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.
• Manage relationships with benefit providers, brokers, retirement plan admins, and other service vendors.
• Guide supervisors through coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, leave administration, and employee relations.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws and update HR policies and the Employee Handbook as needed.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and culture-building initiatives that support organizational effectiveness and retention.
• Provide executive administrative support to the President/CEO, including reports, presentations, and special projects.

Skills

HR Leadership

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Payroll Administration

Benefits Administration

Performance Management

Coaching Leaders

Compliance Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Community CU is hiring a Director of Talent Management in Lewiston.

Overview

Community CU is a member‑owned financial cooperative where everyone is welcome. We’re seeking a Director of Talent Management to join our Leadership Team and lead the credit union’s human resources, talent development, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and organizational culture initiatives.

This position plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience by attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining a talented workforce while ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices. The Director of Talent Management serves as a trusted partner to leaders throughout the organization, supports the President/CEO with key administrative initiatives, and helps foster a workplace culture grounded in our mission, values, and commitment to employee growth. The position also supervises the Talent Development Specialist and oversees employee training and development programs.

If you’re a collaborative HR professional who enjoys balancing strategy with hands‑on execution and is passionate about helping employees and organizations thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all Human Resources and Talent Management functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, coaching, compensation administration, and employee separations.
• Supervise and support the Talent Development Specialist while overseeing employee training, compliance education, professional development, leadership development, and succession planning efforts.
• Administer payroll and employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.
• Manage relationships with benefit providers, brokers, retirement plan administrators, and other employee service vendors. Coordinate renewals, plan changes, and implementation of new employee benefit offerings.
• Guide supervisors and employees through coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, corrective action, leave administration, and employee relations matters.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws and update HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook as needed.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and culture‑building initiatives that support organizational effectiveness and employee retention.
• Provide executive administrative support to the President/CEO, including preparation of reports, presentations, and special projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• Three to five years of Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, benefits administration, payroll practices, and employee relations.
• Proven ability to coach leaders, manage sensitive situations, and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, project management, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing training and development programs and supporting employee growth initiatives.
• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft 365 applications.

Why Join Community CU?

At Community CU, we believe in people helping people. Our values guide everything we do: acting with integrity, serving with passion, building meaningful relationships, and supporting our community.

As Director of Talent Management, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape our employee experience, influence organizational culture, support leadership development, and contribute directly to the success of both our employees and our members. You’ll join a collaborative leadership team that values innovation, professional growth, and the meaningful impact we have on the communities we serve.

We offer a supportive workplace, opportunities for professional development, and the ability to make a lasting impact on our organization and the people who work here.

Pay

$65,936.00 – $82,420.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Lewiston, ME 04240