Human Resources Generalist in Portland, Maine at Avesta

Are you driven to create positive employee experiences and support teams through every stage of the employee lifecycle? Do you enjoy balancing recruitment, problem-solving, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Avesta Housing is seeking a detail-oriented and service-focused Human Resources Generalist to support key HR functions across the organization.

In this dynamic role, you'll manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions while supporting onboarding, employee records, HRIS processes, and day-to-day HR operations. You'll serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, supporting compliance and documentation, and helping ensure consistent, fair, and responsive HR practices. Every day, your work will help strengthen the employee experience and advance Avesta's mission of creating and maintaining quality, affordable homes for people in need.

This role is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy managing full-cycle recruitment and creating a positive candidate experience
• Bring strong attention to detail and organization across multiple HR processes
• Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, candidates, and managers
• Thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on fairness and consistency

About Avesta Housing

Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem-solvers, and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will meet the following requirements:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures consistently while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Customer-service oriented communication style, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Foundational understanding of HR concepts, terminology, workplace practices, and general HR functions.
• Reliable follow-through, initiative, accountability, and sound judgment in completing tasks, escalating issues when appropriate.
• The ability to work independently while also supporting team workflows and apply fair and consistent HR practices aligned with Avesta's mission and commitment to inclusion.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR, recruitment, administrative support, or a related role required.
• Experience working with confidential information and sensitive employee or applicant matters required.
• Experience using HRIS, applicant tracking systems, or other employee record systems preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit, affordable housing, property management, senior living, healthcare, human services, or other mission-driven environments preferred.
• Comfort learning and using HR systems, applicant tracking systems, spreadsheets, and other technology tools; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Paylocity preferred.

Click HERE to view the full Human Resources Generalist job description.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), exempt position, and the annual salary range is $63,000 - $70,000.

Work Location

While the HR Generalist’s work can be done partly from home, the person in this role is expected to work at our main office, located at 307 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, Maine, and from other Avesta locations in greater Portland at least 2 days per week and as needed.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including:

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees;
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts;
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%;
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability;
• Free wellness services for benefits-eligible employees and their dependents;
• 13 paid holidays;
• Generous earned time, starting with 22 days in first year of employment;
• Professional development assistance;
• Employee referral bonus program; and
• Tuition reimbursement

Ready to Apply?

If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application. A cover letter and resume that tells us how your experience is relevant to this role is required.

Avesta Housing Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being an inclusive community that values diversity in people, backgrounds, and ideas, and ensures fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, veteran status, and family structure. We also recognize and value diversity in thought, communication styles, education, and career paths.

We believe our work is strengthened by a team that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply.