Labor and Employee Relations Manager

Start Date: June 18, 2025 | End Date: November 03, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Human Resources

The Town of Wells is seeking a Full-Time Labor and Employee Relations Manager.  This position is responsible for the administration and direction of a variety of complex administrative, technical, and professional human resource (HR) activities. This position directs, evaluates, and continuously improves the provision of HR services to include overseeing HR employees and the development, modification, and implementation of HR functions. Areas of oversight also encompass employee relations initiatives, talent acquisition, employee development, retention, legal compliance, benefits administration, labor relations, and employment practices and procedures, according to accepted practices, to maximize the productivity of the Town by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees.

The successful candidate must have the ability to get along with others in a professional manner, have proficient knowledge of principles and practices of management as applied to supervision, training, performance evaluations, program planning, staffing, budgeting, coordination, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, operational needs, and staff development.

The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, 5-7 years of human resources management and supervisory experience; preferable in a local government setting, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A SHRM-CP is a plus.  Candidates must also have a valid Class C driver’s license with a clean record.

As a condition of employment, the employee is required to pass a personal background examination.

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The Town of Wells offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.  This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $95,000 - $110,000 depending on experience.  Benefits include Health, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, Educational Reimbursement, 457/401A matched retirement or Maine Public Employees Retirement (MainePERS), as well as an incentive-based Wellness Program. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Open Until Filled

Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, Town of Wells employment application,  and a list of at least 3 professional references.

Applications for Employment can be obtained by visiting the Town’s website at www.wellstown.org or the Human Resources Department at Town Hall.  Completed employment packet should be sent to:  Attn: Human Resources, Town of Wells, 208 Sanford Road, Wells, Maine 04090, or emailed to [email protected].   

To be considered for employment with the Town of Wells applicants must complete the Town’s Application for Employment.  Please do not use the apply online functions provided through Facebook or any other social media platforms to apply.  

The Town of Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer