HR Manager

YMCA; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

PTO

Holiday Pay

Paternity Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

FREE Family YMCA Membership

Employee Discounts of 20%-50%

Job summary

Bangor Region YMCA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead our HR functions and help create a positive, supportive, and compliant workplace. The role emphasizes people-focused leadership and supporting employees within a mission-driven organization.

The organization plans a large expansion with a new facility opening in late 2027, and the HR Manager will spearhead recruitment, onboarding, and staffing to ensure capable teams for the project. This is a full-time exempt position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with employment laws, benefits administration, employee relations, HR compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR functions and help create a positive, supportive, and compliant workplace.
• Support employees and contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Skills

Employment laws

Benefits administration

Employee relations

HR compliance

HRIS systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

HR/Business Administration degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

• Location 17 Second Street,Bangor, ME, 04401,United States
• Base Pay $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Name Tammy Hodgdon
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Bangor Region YMCA | Bangor, Maine

Are you a people-focused HR professional who enjoys building strong teams, supporting employees, and helping an organization succeed? The Bangor Region YMCA is seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Manager to lead our HR functions and help create a positive, supportive, and compliant workplace.

At the Y, our mission is to strengthen our community. We are looking for someone who shares that commitment and understands that our employees are essential to the work we do every day.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous HR experience, including knowledge of employment laws, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Professional discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with HRIS systems is preferred.
• A genuine interest in supporting employees and contributing to a mission-driven organization.

Summary

Why Join the Bangor Region YMCA?

At the Bangor Region YMCA, you’ll be part of an organization dedicated to strengthening our community and making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. As our HR Manager, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our workplace culture, enhancing employee experience, and supporting the overall success of our organization.

This is an especially exciting time to join our team. In late 2027, we anticipate opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 82,000-square-foot YMCA facility. The HR Manager will play a key role in preparing for this exciting expansion by leading recruitment, onboarding, and staffing efforts to ensure we have the talented, dedicated team needed to bring this new facility to life.

This is a full-time, exempt hands-on HR role.

Pay Range: $55,000 to $60,000

Benefits

• Sick Time
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Paternity Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• FREE Family YMCA Membership
• Employee Discounts of 20%-50%