Retention Specialist

Employee Engagement & Retention Specialist Job Category: General Administrative Requisition Number: RETEN001166 Posted: July 2, 2026 Full-Time Rate: $22.97 USD per hour Location Central Office 9101 Auburn, ME 04210, USA Description The Employee Engagement & Retention Specialist will proactively drive initiatives that reduce turnover, optimize talent attraction, and elevate employee quality of life. In this role, you will administer engagement surveys, conduct stay and exit interviews and oversee the development of turnover cost analyses to deliver meaningful, data‑driven insights to leadership. You will partner with agency divisions to establish annual retention goals, construct clear career paths, and help managers develop and track actionable supervisory growth plans. Acting as a champion for a positive workplace culture, you will coordinate agency‑wide appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and recognition programs. Additionally, you will elevate the agency's presence as an employer of choice by creating engaging content and managing employer branding across social media, job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach campaigns. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $22.97 to $27.57 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job‑related factors. Actual compensation will be determined in accordance with JFM's compensation practices and internal equity. Eligible employees are also offered a comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications Education Preferred: Associate Degree or better in Human Resource Administration or related field. Experience Required: 2 years of experience; Associates degree in Human Resources or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr