Description We are on the lookout for a skilled HR Generalist to join our team based in Portland, Maine. Your primary function will be to manage and maintain employee databases, support in onboarding new hires, coordinate recruitment efforts, and assist in union negotiations. You will also be responsible for processing and recording benefits, ensuring all HR-related activities comply with the relevant policies and regulations. Responsibilities: Oversee the establishment and maintenance of comprehensive employee databases, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Assist with the onboarding of new employees, including conducting reference checks and scheduling pre-employment exams. Coordinate with the Payroll Department for setting up non-tax employee deductions in new employee files. Provide support and information related to HR and benefits to all employees. Efficiently process and record all personnel action forms with the necessary approvals. Oversee the employee performance review process and ensure related documentation is recorded and filed accordingly. Manage the processing and recording of benefits such as retirement, medical, dental, vision, and life insurances. Coordinate recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt employees, and manage both union and non-union job bid processes. Prepare and maintain records for weekly acting capacity and added duty personnel record change forms, verifying pay rates and transmitting information to the Payroll Department. Assist in union negotiations, including proposal development and analysis based on directives from higher management. Ensure the maintenance of filing systems of confidential medical information within the HR Department. Provide information to management, stakeholders, benefit providers, and regulatory agencies relative to compensation and benefits as directed. Perform periodic reviews of HR data output to ensure accuracy and completion. Requirements Proficient understanding of Benefit Functions, with the ability to manage and optimize employee benefits. Demonstrable knowledge of Compliance, ensuring all HR policies and procedures adhere to local and federal laws. Strong experience in Employee Relations, with the ability to maintain a positive work environment. Expertise in Benefits Payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payment of all employee benefits. Experience with bi-Monthly Payroll, managing the regular payment of employee wages and salaries. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
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