People Experience Lead, Employee Relations

Bowdoin College; Maine; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(a) and 403(b) retirement

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Gym and pool access

Wellness programs

Additional benefits

Job summary

Bowdoin College is hiring an Employee Relations Specialist to join the Human Resources team in Brunswick, Maine. You will provide high-level HR administration, coordinate engagement initiatives, orientation, training, and recognition programs while handling confidential information with discretion.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of related experience, a relevant associate's degree (bachelor's preferred), and proficiency with MS Office, HRIS, and Workday.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR, business, communications, public administration or related field; Bachelor's preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and HRIS systems, Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee relations documentation and maintain confidential records.
• Guide managers on performance management resources across campus.
• Maintain and report on employee engagement initiatives and surveys.
• Coordinate HR training, engagement activities, events, and recognition programs.
• Process unemployment claims and participate in hearings when needed.
• Support HR-sponsored events and ongoing employee recognition activities.

Skills

MS Office Suite

HRIS

Workday

Communication

Organization

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in HR/related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Workday

Job description

Bowdoin College is hiring an Employee Relations Specialist to join the Human Resources team in Brunswick, Maine. You will provide high-level HR administration, coordinate engagement initiatives, orientation, training, and recognition programs while handling confidential information with discretion.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of related experience, a relevant associate's degree (bachelor's preferred), and proficiency with MS Office, HRIS, and Workday.