MLGHRA’s Spring Training - (Hybrid) - In Person

Sponsored by: Maine Local Government Human Resources Association
Date: 4/8/2025 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Location: In-Person at Maine Municipal Association, 60 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Time: In-Person Registration: 8:30 am-9:00 am / Workshop: 9:00 am-3:15 pm
Presenter(s): Shae Gonzalez, City of Portland; Liam Gallagher, Town of Scarborough; Joanne LePauloue, City of Westbrook; and Paige Eggleston, Jensen Baird
Cost: $75 Members & $85 Non-Members

Training for: Human Resources, MLGHRA

Recruiting and Hiring 101

Agenda:

9:00 - 10:15 am  - The Recruiting Process
Every recruiting process is unique but there are some best practices that every recruiter should keep in mind. This session will cover how to prepare to fill a vacancy, the components of an eye-catching advertisement, responsible use of AI, advertising on social media, union considerations, and some tips to attract candidates to apply for hard-to-fill jobs.
Presenter: Shae Gonzalez, City Recruiter for Portland

10:15 - 10:30 am - Break

10:30 - 11:45 am - Conducting Effective Interviews
An effective interview process not only helps ensure you select the best candidate for the job, but it is also part of your “employer brand.” From applicant evaluation to interviewing to notifying unsuccessful candidates, your process and a candidate’s experience of that process – positive or negative - can greatly impact your organization’s reputation. Learn how to make a good impression on candidates while avoiding potentially sticky situations.
Presenter: TBD

11:45 am - 12:30 pm - Lunch

12:30 - 1:45 pm - You’ve Selected Your Top Candidate – Now What?
How do I negotiate the terms of a job offer with a candidate? What should I include in the offer letter? Do I call references before or after a conditional job offer? Do I need to do a criminal background check on minors? What should you do if there are red flags when conducting references or background checks? Should all or some positions have a pre-placement physical? What union considerations should I keep in mind? This session will cover all these questions and more.
Presenters: Liam Gallagher, Town of Scarborough Assistant Town Manager and Joanne LePauloue, City of Westbrook Human Resources Director

1:45 - 2:00 pm - Break

2:00 - 3:15 pm - Legal Pitfalls
Recruiting involves more than just finding a candidate who will be a great fit for the job; it’s also about ensuring recruitment and hiring practices comply with the law. It is important for anyone involved in recruiting to have a solid understanding of fair hiring practices, data privacy, EEO and ADA considerations, and more.  This session will help you navigate legal challenges in recruitment so you can avoid making mistakes that have the potential to place your organization in a sticky legal situation.
Presenter: Paige Eggleston, Esq., Attorney at Jensen Baird

 

(Course fee for in-person attendees includes continental breakfast, coffee, lunch, and workshop materials. Course fee for remote attendees includes workshop materials.)
 

Certificate: In-Person participants must be present for the full day to receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates will be handed out after the class and will not be mailed.

Remote participants must be logged in for the full day to receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates will be sent via email up to one week following the class. 

Cancellations: Cancellations must be submitted using the MMA Cancellation Form (https://www.memun.org/Training/Cancellations) to cancel your registration for an event.

Cancellations received before 4/2/25 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received on/after 4/2/25 will be charged 50% of the course fee.

Any registrant who does not attend and does not cancel their registration (i.e. no-show) and any cancellation received the day of the event will be charged the full registration fee.

Registration changes (switching from in-person to virtual or vice versa) will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing.

Registration substitutions are permitted for registrants within the same municipality/organization and will be assessed a $15 substitution fee. Registration transfers to a future training offering are not permitted. Please email [email protected] to request a registration substitution.

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