POSITION SUMMARY:

Knickerbocker Group is seeking an HR Generalist to execute the day-to-day operations of our human resources functions. With oversight from the Director of People and Culture, this individual will focus on ensuring that our current policies, procedures, and processes are followed consistently and completed in a professional, timely manner. Candidates must have broad knowledge and experience in HR; strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; and the proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. This individual may choose to be based out of either our Boothbay or our Portland office.

Primary responsibilities include:

Talent Acquisition

• Perform all aspects of the talent acquisition process including identifying appropriate job posting platforms, writing and posting job openings, identifying qualified candidates, communicating with candidates, coordinating applicant interviews, checking references, negotiating terms of employment, and onboarding new hires. This requires significant collaboration with department managers.
• Maintain application materials and talent pools in our HR Information System.
• Collaborate with the marketing department on media and social media recruiting strategies, as well as onboarding materials.
• Maintain job posting sites and relationships with recruiting agencies and feeder school programs.

Compensation + Benefits

• Administer employee benefits programs and advise employees on benefits options.
• Serve as the liaison between employees and insurers.
• Manage the open enrollment process and complete midyear enrollment changes.
• Collaborate with the Director of People and Culture to evaluate compensation and benefits programs to ensure that our pay structure and benefits remain competitive.

Performance Management + Professional Development

• Assist department managers with scheduling and documenting employee performance reviews, as well as identifying and arranging relevant growth and training opportunities for their direct reports.

Information Management

• Collaborate with the Director of People and Culture and payroll to oversee and maintain our HR Information System and its workflows.
• Maintain employee personnel records.
• Manage the company portal to efficiently communicate company and departmental standards, policies, and procedures.
• Organize and maintain HR files.
• Document and maintain HR standard operating procedures.

Safety + Compliance

• Update the employee handbook and other policies and procedures as needed.
• Communicate and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and/or conduct required employee training and education and maintain related documentation.
• Process workers compensation claims and complete annual OSHA reporting.
• Complete, process, and maintain all required paperwork (e.g employee leaves, accommodations, disciplinary warnings, terminations, etc).

Employee Relations + Company Culture

• Facilitate the proper handling of employee grievances.
• Foster a positive work environment.
• Promote and cultivate a strong employee ownership mentality.

Industry Knowledge + Best Practices

• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law.

The ideal candidate:

• has a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or related field
• has at least 3 years of Human Resources experience
• is proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• has experience with BambooHR
  
• has their SHRM-CP certification

BENEFITS

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with employee premiums paid by the Company
• Health Savings Account option
• 401K Retirement Plan with 3% employer contribution
• Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no expense
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Generous Parental Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Licensing Reimbursement
• Workplace Flexibility

CULTURE

As a 100% employee-owned company, we strive for balance. We value spending time with our families, being active in our communities, and celebrating all Maine has to offer. Knickerbocker Group has repeatedly been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Maine and as both Best Architect and Best Builder in Maine by Down East magazine. We like to work hard and play hard too. If you’re excited to join a team of amazing people who work together on top tier residential and commercial projects, you’ve come to the right place!

ABOUT KNICKERBOCKER GROUP

Knickerbocker Group is an employee-owned (ESOP), award-winning design-build firm offering architecture, interior design, and construction services for custom homes and commercial spaces throughout Maine. With offices in Boothbay and Portland, we are a group of inspired collaborators who are committed to craft and creativity, from design to implementation in the field. Our work is renowned for its rooted-in-Maine quality and recognized nationally. Our employee-owners are fueled by continuous learning, interdisciplinary brainstorming (e.g., designer+mason+carpenter), and passion for fine-tuning the design-build process. With more than 40 years of experience, we seamlessly provide the highest level of product and service to our clients. We offer workplace flexibility, while also maintaining a fun, dynamic environment where team members are enabled to listen, share, detail, innovate, and create impactful work.

Knickerbocker Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

To apply for this position, please fill out an application on our job board.