Miranda Brodeur
Farmington,ME
Summary
Experienced HR professional with a proven track record excelling in employee relations and compliance support. Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving results and recognized for adaptability, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities to help drive operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate HR Partner
University of Maine System
09.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: University of Maine at Farmington
- Serve as primary campus liaison for employee benefits, payroll, labor relations, and HR policy interpretation, triage and resolve complex inquiries, escalating as needed to ensure timely and compliant outcomes.
- Represent an HR team of two (2) within a campus of approximately four hundred (400) employees.
- Provide counsel and training on HR policies, regulatory requirements, and labor agreements; ensure consistent application and resolution of policy-related concerns with clarity and professionalism.
- Partner with department leadership to interpret and apply regulatory requirements, and labor agreements to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and compliance standards.
- Advise on job description development and classification to support compliance with labor laws and equal opportunity employment standards.
- Support candidate experience by highlighting benefits offerings and ensuring smooth transitions through pre-employment processes.
- Coordinate occupational health services with external vendors to support pre-employment requirements and worker’s compensation appointments.
- Track and report on performance management compliance in accordance with union contracts and Board of Trustee mandates.
- Identify procedural and operational challenges across HR projects; propose process improvements to enhance efficiency and policy compliance.
- University of Maine at Farmington
HR Operations Specialist
University of Maine System
09.2017 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: University of Maine at Farmington
- Processed high volumes of hiring documentation—including I-9s and work authorizations—ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and institutional policies during peak hiring periods.
- Managed critical documentation with strong independence, confidentiality, and efficiency, contributing to improved operational turnaround and streamlined hiring services.
- Partnered with Payroll Operations to streamline hiring workflows, implement process improvements, and support timely hiring across the university system.
- Maintained dual roles in HR Operations and HR Projects Specialist for one (1) year.
- University of Maine at Farmington
HR Projects Specialist
University of Maine System
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: University of Maine at Farmington
- Collaborated with system-wide HR teams to implement administrative initiatives to improve service delivery, streamline compliance, and support University goals.
- Created and maintained tracking systems for complex workflows, enhancing data accuracy, compliance, and accuracy.
- Resolved sensitive HR-related issues using sound judgment and discretion, applying inclusive analysis and maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Managed confidential personnel records in compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
- University of Maine at Farmington
Administrative Specialist in Merrill Center Student Services
University of Maine System
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: University of Maine at Farmington
- Delivered a wide range of front-line student services—including financial aid, student records, and employment—while upholding accuracy and strict confidentiality.
- Hired approximately five hundred (500) student employees annually.
- Executed operational and administrative functions of the student employment program, collaborating with leadership to promote equitable practices and ensure compliance with Federal Work-Study regulations.
- Reconciled budgets in preparation for Federal audits; developed training on protocols and provided cross-campus support to campus partners, fostering audit readiness and financial accountability.
- Served in dual roles as Administrative Specialist and HR Operations Specialist for four (4) years to build comprehensive knowledge of operations and effectively support students.
- University of Maine at Farmington
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Husson College
Bangor, MESkills
- Effective cross-functional collaboration
- Data organization and record-keeping
- Self-motivated
- Results driven
- Relationship building
- Timely stakeholder communication
- Detailed project coordination
- Detailed process coordination
- Ensuring compliance
- Policy support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- PeopleSoft
- Financial Management
- Human Capital Management (HCM)
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe
- Trello
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Document Management
- Perceptive Content
- Jotform
- Sharepoint
- OneDrive
Certification
Society of Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Accomplishments
- Led recruitment efforts for 70+ hires across all employee classifications within a one (1) year period.
- Implemented orientation for new staff to ensure consistency and improve employee experience.
- Reestablished campus-wide performance management notification and tracking, ensuring compliance that aligns with Union and Board of Trustee policies.
- Designed and managed manual tracking systems for complex workflows, to assist with accuracy and consistency.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of secure, confidential systems for managing faculty peer reviews.
- Partnered with Payroll to resolve longstanding union date discrepancies.
- Participated in Staff Senate for three (3) years, supporting efforts that led to the establishment of a computer replacement program.
- Awarded Professional Staff Member of the Year in 2021.
Technical Knowledge
Financial, Human Capital Management (HCM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Trello, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Perceptive Content, Jotform, Sharepoint/OneDrive
Timeline
Associate HR Partner
University of Maine System
09.2022 - Current
HR Projects Specialist
University of Maine System
08.2021 - 09.2022
HR Operations Specialist
University of Maine System
09.2017 - 10.2022
Administrative Specialist in Merrill Center Student Services
University of Maine System
08.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Husson College
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