Municipal Human Resources Consulting Services

The City of Belfast is seeking an independent contractor to provide comprehensive municipal human resources consulting, including employment-law compliance, personnel policy development, compensation analysis, employee relations, and union negotiations.

City of Belfast


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Sep 30, 2026 10:00 PM
Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM
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City of Belfast, Proposals for Independent Contractor Human Resources Consultant, C/O City Manager, 131 Church Street, Belfast, Maine 04915

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Description

The City of Belfast is seeking an independent contractor, LLC, firm, or sole proprietorship with a valid EIN to provide comprehensive human resources consulting services as needed. The consultant will advise the City Administration, department heads, and elected officials; update and develop personnel policies and procedures; ensure compliance with federal and Maine employment laws; and conduct wage and benefit scale analysis to support recruitment competitiveness and compensation policy development. The scope also includes recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee development, performance management, benefits administration, wellness initiatives, training, personnel-records management, interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, strategic support during union negotiations, and objective advice regarding disciplinary actions, internal investigations, and terminations. Respondents must have a bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field and at least five years of HR experience, preferably in the public sector or unionized environments. Professional liability and workers' compensation insurance are required; SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification is highly desirable.

Classification Codes
NAICS541612Human Resources Consulting Services
PSCR431SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES
Smart Codes
human resources consultinglabor relations consultingpersonnel policy development
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026-Publication Date
Sep 30, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required
  • Professional Liability
  • Workers Compensation
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