Human Resources Generalist

Horizon Ag & Turf; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K Match

Referral bonus

Earned PTO

EAP

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Work-life balance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

United Ag & Turf NE is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to support daily HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR records.

This full-time role emphasizes confidentiality, accurate HR data handling, and cross-department collaboration in a fast-paced environment in Maine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; 3+ years HR experience.
• HR Certification will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruitment and hiring processes.
• Oversee onboarding, changes, and offboarding.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases with confidentiality.
• Manage benefits programs (health, retirement, PTO).
• Address and resolve employee relations issues promptly and fairly.
• Respond to HR inquiries and support employees.
• Analyze HR data and prepare reports/presentations for HR management.
• Assist in policy development, implementation, and enforcement.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws.

Skills

HR processes

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Detail orientation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin

HR Certification (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

United Ag & Turf NE is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across the Northeast. We service customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as consumers. United Ag & Turf strives for exceptional customer service throughout all our locations and departments including parts, sales, and service.

Description

United sees an incredible opportunity in the Northeast to continue to expand the John Deere brand. We will continue to invest heavily in the region, building new facilities, updating and upgrading operations and empowering the business to continue to bring on talented, hardworking people to the team. United Ag & Turf is a sister company to United Construction & Forestry, so the opportunities for our employees to leverage career growth and advancement are endless. We invite you to join us now, as this is just the beginning.

What You’ll Get

• A comprehensive employee benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K Match
• Referral Bonus
• Earned PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Company holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Great Work/Life Balance
• Opportunities for advancement

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

United Ag & Turf NE is looking for a Human Resource Generalist that is responsible for supporting the HR department with daily operations. This includes recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and maintaining HR records.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the recruitment and hiring process
• Oversee the new employee onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding processes
• Maintain employee records and HR databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Manage employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Address and resolve employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflicts, in a timely and fair manner
• Respond to general HR inquiries and provide support to employees on HR-related matters
• Gathering and analyzing HR data and preparing reports and presentations for HR management
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of company policies and procedures.
• Assist in compliance with labor laws

What it Takes

• Knowledge of HR processes and policies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field plus a minimum of 3 years of HR experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Any HR Certification will be a plus

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for long periods
• Typing or using a computer keyboard
• Visual acuity for reading screens or documents
• Occasional lifting of light items (e.g., up to 25 lbs)
• Speaking clearly and hearing well enough to communicate