Human Resources Manager

Servingschools; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Portland School Department is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee personnel functions. This full-time role involves managing hiring and onboarding, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive work environment while supporting diversity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Oversees all personnel functions within the district.
• Manages hiring, onboarding, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Ensures legal and policy compliance.
• Collaborates with school leaders and union representatives.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Analytical

Education

Experience in education or human resources

Job description

The Human Resources Manager for the South Portland School Department is a full-time, year-round leadership position responsible for overseeing all personnel functions within the district. Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent, this role manages hiring, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and records while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The manager supervises HR staff, ensures legal and policy compliance, and collaborates with school leaders, union representatives, and district leadership to foster a positive and professional work environment. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills are essential, along with experience in education or human resources.

Maine State Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) authorization required, which cost $70. Website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html