HR Leadership Development Program

Description Professional - Nonclinical Req #: 81119

Program Overview:

The HR Leadership Development Program is a three-year rotational experience designed to build broad HR expertise and accelerate the growth of exceptional early-career talent into future leaders. Participants will spend approximately 80% of their time in departmental rotations and 20% in formal learning and development activities, including classroom learning, job shadowing, and leadership training. What You'll Do Participate in three assigned HR rotations, contributing to meaningful, business-critical work and projects with visible impact. Engage in formal leadership development and learning opportunities, including participating in feedback discussions and performance reviews. Collaborate with HR teams and organizational leaders across the MaineHealth system. Build relationships with care team members at all levels of the organization. Demonstrate increasing ownership, initiative, and influence with each rotation. What You'll Gain Broad exposure to HR functions within a large, integrated healthcare system. Development of leadership competencies, including strategic thinking, communication, and change leadership. Mentorship and networking with senior leaders across multiple functions. A strong foundation for long-term career growth within MaineHealth. A culture that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and high performance. Expectations and Information High learning agility - quickly absorbing new information and applying it in unfamiliar situations. Initiative and accountability - proactively taking ownership and delivering results. Strong problem-solving skills - ability to analyze issues and develop thoughtful, practical solutions. Collaboration and communication - working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Willingness to travel and/or relocate throughout Maine during the program. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education:

Bachelors required. Post-graduate Human Resources related program with a strong preference for a Masters in HR or an MBA with HR concentration preferred. GPA should be 3.5 or higher.

License/Certifications:

N/A Experience:

Previous experiences in Human Resources work preferred

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, verbal and written skills. A high level of interpersonal skills necessary in order to deal with a wide variety of internal and external personnel in complex situations, from senior level to staff positions, and make presentations before groups.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

N/A Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated leadership experience (academic, professional, or extracurricular) Experience working on team-based projects or initiatives Interest in exploring multiple career paths within the organization Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact lauren.robare@mainehealth.org