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Human Resources Assistant

4 weeks ago


Augusta, United States State of Maine Full time

**Department of Administrative and Financial Services**:
**Job Class Code**: 0458**
**Grade: 17 (Confidential)**
**Salary: $40,539 - $53,622**:
**Location: Augusta, ME**:
**Opening Date**: June 4, 2024**:
**Closing Date: June 19, 2024**:
**Help join our mission to make the State of Maine, THE Employer of Choice**

**_ Duties include but are not limited to:_**
- Receive, onboard and process new hire information.
- Receive, review for accuracy and process human resources transactions according to civil service rules and bargaining agreements.
- Reviews, processes and maintains payroll information to include edits, and/or manual special pay calculations.
- Track FMLA information in the department tracker.
- Use data analytics program to prepare and analyze complex information to reach conclusions and/or make recommendations regarding payroll functions.
- Explains routine collective bargaining contract provisions, Civil Service law and rules, workers' compensation, benefits, and safety rules and regulations to inform employees and agency officials.

**_ Knowledge, skills and abilities desired:_**
- Ability to prioritize and to adapt to evolving priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with people.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Familiarization with Data Analytics.
- Knowledge of basic human resource administration policies and practices.
- Knowledge of record-keeping procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of workers' compensation procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of employee benefits procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
- Knowledge of state Civil Service law and rules.
- Knowledge of performance appraisal system forms requirements.
- Knowledge of interviewing techniques.

**_ Minimum qualifications:_**

Education, training, and/or experience which provides a basic knowledge and understanding of human resource functions. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in payroll systems.

**_ Preference will be given to those applicants:_**

Applicants with prior payroll system experience, data analytics experience, general knowledge of FMLA and Worker's Comp, and recruiting experience will be given preference.

**_ Contact information:_**

**_ Application Instructions:_**

**_ Benefits of working for the State of Maine:_**

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

- Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.21% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
- There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role._
- As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics._
- If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request._

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