Human Resources - Benefits and Leave Specialist

Human Resources - Benefits and Leave Specialist JobID: 3249

• Position Type:

Secretarial or Business Office Staff

• Date Posted:

7/21/2026

• Location:

Leadership Office

• Date Available:

ASAP

Human Resources - Benefits & Leave Specialist

The Biddeford, Dayton, and Saco School Departments, along with the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, are seeking a Human ResourceSpecialist with a focus on Benefits and Leave Administration to join our Human Resources team.

This year-round position reports to the Director of Human Resources and is responsible for administering employee benefits and leave programs, including FMLA, Maine Paid Family Medical Leave, ADA accommodations, Workers' Compensation, COBRA, retirement benefits, and employee insurance programs.

Essential Functions

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Employee benefits administration

• FMLA, Maine Paid Family Medical Leave, and ADA leave management

• Workers' Compensation and return-to-work coordination

• Open enrollment and benefit eligibility

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree [or equivalent experience].

• SHRM or PHR Professional Human Resource Certification preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years human resource-related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desirable.

• Current State of Maine Criminal History Records Check approval or ability to obtain.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office building environments.

• Uses standard office equipment

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits

• Paid holidays

• Vacation, sick, and personal leave

Compensation:

Based on education and experience

Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000

FLSA Status: Exempt. Salaried position, year-round.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Biddeford, Dayton, and Saco School Departments, along with the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.