Job Description

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on finding practical solutions to complex HR challenges, navigating employment laws, and keeping HR operations running smoothly? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your HR expertise in a growing, multi-state organization?

If this sounds like the right next step in your HR career, we’d love to hear from you!

Haley Ward is a 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm providing engineering, environmental, architectural, surveying, and related services. We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team in Bangor, Maine.

What You’ll Do

Working closely with the Human Resources Director, you will help oversee daily HR operations and serve as a trusted resource to managers, employees, and the HR team. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the HR Director with the overall management of the Human Resources Department
• Overseeing the day-to-day HR operations to ensure efficient, consistent, and compliant delivery of HR services across all Haley Ward locations
• Managing HR compliance requirements and regulatory reporting
• Working with HR Director to develop and implement departmental procedures, workflows, and best practices to improve efficiency and scalability
• Monitoring employment law changes and helping maintain compliant HR policies and practices
• Supporting benefits administration, recruiting, HRIS, and HR reporting
• Supervising and mentoring members of the HR team
• Implementing HR initiatives associated with continued company growth and acquisitions

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Extensive knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws and regulations
• Strong HR compliance and regulatory reporting experience
• Broad, hands-on experience with daily HR operations
• Experience leading or mentoring HR team members
• Strong judgment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• HR certification preferred

The salary range for this position is $85,000–$110,000 and is part of Haley Ward’s comprehensive total rewards program, designed to support our employees personally, professionally, and financially while offering the unique benefits of working for a 100% employee-owned company

If you are an experienced HR professional who likes to be hands-on, solve problems, provide sound HR guidance, and help an organization grow, we encourage you to apply and explore what employee ownership at Haley Ward could mean for you.

Haley Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer.