About Us
Betsy Oulton, AIC, SHRM-CP, IPMA-SCP is an experienced HR Director, Risk Manager and Business Manager for both public and private employers providing crucial human resource management services. She started HR Maine Consulting in January of 2017, and has worked with a number of Maine municipalities, school districts, counties, and quasi-municipalities since its inception.
Betsy’s prior municipality experience involved being the HR Director for the Town of Kittery and the Kittery School District for 6 years. She was previously a member of MLGHRA (Maine Local Government Human Resources Association) when they were in their beginning stages, and membership consisted of approximately 15 municipalities and schools. The organization has grown to over 130 members.
As a consultant, Betsy is now the MLGHRA’s point of contact and coordinator of the website content and membership. Betsy has over 12 years’ experience as a Human Resources Director and over 20 years’ experience as a workers’ compensation professional.
HR Maine Consulting’s mission is to provide Maine public and private employers with the tools, training, and knowledge that will empower employees to perform in the most effective and efficient manner.
This is accomplished by establishing, administering, and communicating sound policies and practices that treat employees with dignity and respect while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Our mission is to equip municipalities to thrive and grow in organizational and relational health.
“I love conflict- because I love helping people figure out the real issue and helping them to solve it.”
— Betsy Oulton, Founder of HR Maine Consulting
