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The University of Southern Maine (USM) seeks a dynamic and motivated Human Resources Partner to join our dedicated team in supporting our vibrant academic community. As an HR Partner, you will collaborate closely with the Senior HR Partner for Academic Affairs to ensure strategic and operational HR support across faculty and academic staff. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving HR initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

The Human Resources Partner (HRP (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dn5S1J0F0RiqcQy-t2tLX-JV-WUIQBkz/view?usp=sharing) ) works under the direction of a Senior Human Resources Partner (SHRP) or alternative HR leader and is responsible for addressing University system, campus, and department needs with effective HR strategies. The position partners with HR Centers and HR Campus Team members to develop and administer HR solutions that support relevant strategic goals and provides HR generalist support to faculty and staff. This position requires collaboration with various leaders and partners across the University and University of Maine System Office. The position serves as a consultant to leaders in maximizing results using sound strategic HR practices. The HRP will provide reliable direction and counsel on HR related issues and/or services while ensuring consistency and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

The Human Resources Department (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/) is committed to the success and well-being of our employees and students. Our HR team plays a pivotal role in ensuring a positive workplace culture and supporting the university’s mission of academic excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work within a collaborative and inclusive community, enjoy comprehensive benefits, and contribute to shaping the future of higher education.

Candidates should expect to work in a fast-paced environment fast-paced environment; have strong knowledge of HR best practices, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Successful candidates would be able to demonstrate that they can exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and perceptual objectivity to effectively and appropriately make decisions. Aptitude to define problems, identify trends, collect data, and establish facts to draw valid conclusions as well as juggle and prioritize competing priorities will also be critical in this role.

This is a full-time position on our Portland Campus with an annual salary of up to $60,000.

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/#xd_co_f=OTZlMjgzOTAtNWZlOS00NDI4LWI0ZTMtNThjMGVjNDRkOTA3) that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-NonRep-Faculty-and-Salaried.pdf) .

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day, and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Complete Job Description (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14z-FBxb5eedt5pK0XCrkqmCO6AFHrNaS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110440131131110993671&rtpof=true&sd=true) .

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of strategic HR experience.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

As the Human Resources Partner works to support and engage with diverse and underrepresented populations, application materials should reflect an understanding of, and experience with, a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by October 4, 2024.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email (usmdeanofstudents@maine.edu) or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .