Human Resources Generalist

Saco Valley Credit Union, recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in ME, is seeking a highly motivated and meticulously organized Human Resources Generalist to join our team.

This is a critical, multi-faceted role responsible for ensuring that all personnel and training functions are uniformly applied, operate within established policies, and strictly comply with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a skilled independent operator, capable of prioritizing and executing tasks efficiently while managing the constant flow of information and multiple projects inherent in a generalist role. You must be a self-starter capable of managing complex projects and executing day-to-day HR duties autonomously. Success in this small, close-knit organization requires being highly motivated by strong interpersonal connections, leveraging collaboration and direct employee interaction to drive HR initiatives and contribute positively to our culture.

Key Responsibilities:

The HR Generalist will manage critical functions across the entire employee lifecycle:

Compensation & Payroll Administration:

• Own the end-to-end payroll process for the Credit Union, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of employee pay with zero errors. Performing precise payroll input, and conducting comprehensive output reviews to maintain accuracy and compliance. Maintain benefit records for all employees.
• Administer the organization's compensation and performance appraisal plan.
• Administer and maintain the company's 401(k) retirement plan, serving as the primary point of contact for the plan provider and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include the timely and accurate processing of employee contributions, employer matching, distributions, and loans. Ensure strict plan compliance with all ERISA, IRS, and Department of Labor regulations. Provide employees with guidance and education regarding plan provisions, eligibility, and enrollment.

Benefits Administration (Compliance & Advisory):

• Serve as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement (401k), STD/LTD, and other voluntary plans. Recommend changes or additions to the program to reflect employee and organization's needs.
• Proactively advise and educate employees and leadership on benefit plan provisions, eligibility, coverage, and regulatory changes, ensuring clarity and transparency across the organization.
• Independently manage full plan compliance and administration, meticulously maintaining all benefit records, documents, and communications. Ensure strict adherence to all legal requirements (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, ACA) and the accurate, timely filing of all required government reports (e.g., Form 5500).

Recruitment & Staffing:

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies using Paylocity, managing the process from job posting, screening, interviewing, reference checks, to preparing and making employment offers.
• Conduct new hire onboarding and comprehensive exit interviews.

Employee Relations & Training:

• Address or escalate employee HR-related questions, concerns, and grievances promptly and professionally.
• Assist in the management of employee performance, reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Analyze training needs, develop materials, and administer training plans for personnel at all levels.
• Advise leadership as needed.

Compliance & Strategy:

• Ensure the Credit Union maintains strict compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain all confidential personnel files and records.
• Analyze HR data trends and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership to align with organizational goals.
• Provide administrative support to the President/CEO as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Exceptional Attention to Detail: A proven track record of maintaining zero errors in critical HR functions, especially payroll and benefits administration.
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in using Excel for data analysis, complex reporting, tracking benefit hour accruals, and managing HR metrics.
• Strong Independent Work Ethic: The ability to effectively prioritize, manage a high volume of complex tasks ("moving parts"), and execute responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist.
• Bachelor’s degree or formal certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR, or SPHR).
• Experience with payroll administration.
• Familiarity with state and federal employment laws.
• Strong analytical, policy development, and implementation experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to travel between branches periodically.

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, with a Zero-Cost Option for Employees
• Health Savings Account
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings – 401K with Match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays, Vacation PTO, Sick Leave
• Years of Service Bonus
• Employee Discount on Loans
• Employee Rates on Share Certificates

Starting pay is commensurate with experience.

If you are a highly detailed and self-driven HR professional ready to manage a diverse portfolio of responsibilities, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person