HR Infrastructure Manager

Pro Search | Portland, ME, United States

Posted Date 2/24/2026

Full job description

Direct Hire Portland, Maine

Location: Portland, Maine
Type: Direct Hire
Job #20586

ProSearch is seeking a Human Resources Infrastructure Manager for one of our engineering clients for a hybrid role in either Maine or New Hampshire. This senior HR leadership position offers the chance to build, modernize, and scale HR systems while driving a data-driven, technology-enabled HR function, with a strong career trajectory and growth potential.
If you excel at HRIS management, process optimization, people analytics, and HR transformation, this is an opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives that elevate HR across the organization.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Hybrid flexibility: work on-site in Portsmouth, NH, or Portland, ME, with remote options
Career growth: direct partnership with senior HR leadership and high-visibility projects
Strategic impact: lead HR system modernization, automation, and analytics initiatives
Influence: shape policies, processes, and employee experience across the company

This role is for builders and problem-solvers. You will move HR from transactional to transformational.

Your Key Responsibilities

HR Infrastructure & Process Optimization

Lead the design and implementation of scalable HR strategies, SOPs, playbooks, and knowledge systems
Streamline HR workflows to improve efficiency, compliance, and employee experience
Lead enterprise HR process improvement and modernization initiatives

HR Technology, HRIS, and Automation

Own HRIS governance, enhancements, and platform integrations
Partner on HR technology selection, implementation, and optimization
Identify opportunities for automation and AI to improve efficiency and decision-making
Ensure alignment across HR platforms, reporting, and internal systems

People Analytics & Data-Driven Insights

Build dashboards and HR metrics to inform strategic workforce decisions
Translate workforce data into actionable insights on engagement, retention, and performance
Maintain data governance standards and consistent reporting cadence
Provide executive-level recommendations to support strategic HR planning

Employee Experience & Organizational Enablement

Develop onboarding, engagement, recognition, and leader enablement frameworks
Create practical tools and communications to support HR process adoption
Ensure consistency and clarity in HR programs across the organization

Compliance, Risk & Employee Relations

Advise on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, and investigations
Maintain audit-ready HR documentation and compliance with federal, NH, and ME laws
Monitor HR trends to inform systems, policy, and process improvements

Strategic HR Leadership & Change Management

Lead cross-functional HR transformation initiatives with clear project governance
Align stakeholders and communicate effectively during change initiatives
Research and implement best practices that strengthen organizational capability

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, analytics, or related field
10+ years of progressive HR leadership across multiple functional areas
Proven ability to design and scale HR infrastructure and systems
Expertise in HRIS, HR technology, automation, and people analytics
Strong project management and systems-thinking skills
Executive-level communication and trusted advisor capabilities
Preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certifications

You combine strategic thinking with operational execution and thrive on building systems that support organizational growth and compliance.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a senior HR leader looking for a hybrid Human Resources Infrastructure Manager role in Portsmouth, NH, or Portland, ME with a strong career trajectory, we want to hear from you.
ProSearch partners with organizations committed to inclusive hiring and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Apply now to take the next step in your HR leadership career.

Job Type

Regular

Industry

Management