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Job Title - Municipal Human Resources Consultant
Location - Belfast, Maine, 04915 (Hybrid Role)
Duration - 6 months
The Client, is seeking proposals from qualified independent contractors to provide comprehensive municipal human resources consulting services as needed. The selected consultant will act as an external advisor to the City Administration ensuring compliance with Maine labor laws, modernizing personnel policies, and handling complex employee and labor relations.
Scope of Work & Deliverables:
- Update and develop personnel policies and procedures for implementation.
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, Maine Human Rights Act, Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave, Maine Earned Paid Leave and Maine Pay Transparency requirements.
- Conduct wage and benefit scale analysis relative to the Maine municipal market to ensure
- recruitment competitiveness and develop a payroll and compensation policy.
- Assist City Administration with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee development performance management, benefits administration, wellness initiatives, and training programs.
- Administer and interpret multiple collective bargaining agreements and provide strategic counsel during union contract negotiations.
- Serve as an objective, third-party advisor for complex personnel issues, disciplinary actions, internal investigations, and termination procedures.
- Advise the City Manager, department heads, and elected officials on Human Resources matters as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Must operate as an independent contractor (LLC, firm, or sole proprietorship) with a valid EIN.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field, plus 5 years of HR experience, ideally within the public sector or working with unionized environments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices.
- Proficiency in benefits administration and personnel records management.
- SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR certification is highly desirable.
- Must carry and maintain professional liability and workers' compensation insurance.