Biddeford Schools
Human Resources Manager JobID: 3017
Position Type:
Administration/ Administration
Date Posted:
10/30/2025
Location:
Leadership Office
Biddeford and Dayton School Departments are seeking aHuman Resources Manager.You can work anywhere!Check out why we are a different experience (https://youtu.be/Qh-OFdjKN8U) .Specific Job Details:Starting as soon as possible
This position supports Biddeford and Dayton School Departments & Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, which includes approximately 700+ employees.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans
Year-round position
Brief Job Duties:The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:As our Human Resources Manager, you'll report directly to the Business Manager and oversee all aspects of human resources operations. This is a strategic leadership position where you'll shape HR policies, ensure compliance, and serve as a trusted advisor to administration and staff.
Develop, implement, and evaluate HR policies, programs, and activities
Lead recruitment, selection, and orientation processes
Create short and long-range HR planning strategies
Serve as Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws
Manage all leave of absences, including FMLA, ADA, and PFML
Oversee comprehensive benefits administration (health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, COBRA)
Manage Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) and 403b/457 plans
Manage Workers' Compensation and Risk Management programs
Lead the Safety Committee
Represent the district at hearings and legal proceedings as needed
Manage Information Systems for employee data
Full Job Description (https://www.biddefordschools.me/page/job-descriptions-district) Certification/License:
Professional HR certification and school experience are highly valued such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP
Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education
Education: Degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or related fieldExperience: Minimum 5 years of HR experience with at least 5 years in management role Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community
Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
Views of the Saco River to its west
Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
It is less than two hours north of Boston.
Home to a growing population of diverse residents
Picturesque downtown
Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
Thriving economy
Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking (https://heartofbiddeford.org/)
Equal OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the most significant probability of effectively implementing the learning program.Therefore, selections will be made without consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment athttps://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools (https://www.biddefordschools.me/o/biddeford/page/employment) Dayton School (https://sites.google.com/daytonschooldept.org/dcs/district-information/employment-opportunities?authuser=0) Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative
Position Type:
Administration/ Administration
Date Posted:
10/30/2025
Location:
Leadership Office
Biddeford and Dayton School Departments are seeking aHuman Resources Manager.You can work anywhere!Check out why we are a different experience (https://youtu.be/Qh-OFdjKN8U) .Specific Job Details:Starting as soon as possible
This position supports Biddeford and Dayton School Departments & Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, which includes approximately 700+ employees.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans
Year-round position
Brief Job Duties:The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:As our Human Resources Manager, you'll report directly to the Business Manager and oversee all aspects of human resources operations. This is a strategic leadership position where you'll shape HR policies, ensure compliance, and serve as a trusted advisor to administration and staff.
Develop, implement, and evaluate HR policies, programs, and activities
Lead recruitment, selection, and orientation processes
Create short and long-range HR planning strategies
Serve as Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws
Manage all leave of absences, including FMLA, ADA, and PFML
Oversee comprehensive benefits administration (health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, COBRA)
Manage Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) and 403b/457 plans
Manage Workers' Compensation and Risk Management programs
Lead the Safety Committee
Represent the district at hearings and legal proceedings as needed
Manage Information Systems for employee data
Full Job Description (https://www.biddefordschools.me/page/job-descriptions-district) Certification/License:
Professional HR certification and school experience are highly valued such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP
Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education
Education: Degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or related fieldExperience: Minimum 5 years of HR experience with at least 5 years in management role Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community
Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
Views of the Saco River to its west
Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
It is less than two hours north of Boston.
Home to a growing population of diverse residents
Picturesque downtown
Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
Thriving economy
Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking (https://heartofbiddeford.org/)
Equal OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the most significant probability of effectively implementing the learning program.Therefore, selections will be made without consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment athttps://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools (https://www.biddefordschools.me/o/biddeford/page/employment) Dayton School (https://sites.google.com/daytonschooldept.org/dcs/district-information/employment-opportunities?authuser=0) Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative